Devotions on Ephesians 4:1-16–Building Up the Body of Christ Monday–Building Up the Body of Christ “I beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called” (Ephesians 4:1). Thirteen year-old Becca was back-to-school shopping with her mom and two of her friends. As young teenage girls do, Becca […]
Narrative Lectionary
Ephesians 2:11-32, Jesus is the Cornerstone
Jesus is the Cornerstone Devotions on Ephesians 2:11-22 Monday–Jesus is the Cornerstone “Remember that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel” (Ephesians 1:12a). Eduardo was a Peruvian living legally in the United States. Many people called Eduardo an alien and he certainly felt like one. His dark skin, […]
Jeremiah 1:1-4; 7:1-11–Prophet to the Nations
Devotional Thoughts Jeremiah 1:4-10, 7:1-11–prophet to the nations Trinity Sunday Monday, prophet to the nations “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you” (Jeremiah 1:4). It was a mild night, with (mercifully) no mosquitos nipping at any exposed area of my skin. The moon was new. The sky was black and the […]
Galatians 3:1-9, 23-29, Receiving the Holy Spirit
Receiving the Holy Spirit Devotions on Galatians 3:1-9, 23-29 Seventh Sunday in Easter Monday, Receiving the Holy Spirit “Did you receive the Spirit by doing the works of the law or by believing what you heard (Galatians 3:2)? Lamar’s friend, Eduardo had had a religious experience. He had been baptized by the Holy Spirit […]
Galatians 1:13-17; 2:11-21, Crucified with Christ
Crucified with Christ Devotions on Galatians 1:13-17; 2:11-21 Sixth Sunday in Easter Monday, Crucified with Christ “I was violently persecuting the church of God and was trying to destroy it” (Galatians 1:18). Andrew was chasing his dream of riches in Silicon Valley, working his way up the corporate ladder. The sudden death of a […]
Acts 8:26-39, The Ethiopian Eunuch
Ethiopian Eunuch Devotions on Acts 8:26-39 Fourth Sunday in Easter A few days of post Easter R&R motivated me to experiment with a different devotional format. I pray these will still encourage you in your walk with Jesus. I truly am interested in reading your thoughts on this different style of devotional. Monday, […]
Acts 6:1-7, Priesthood of Believers
Priesthood of Believers Devotions on Acts 6:1-7 Third Sunday in Easter Monday–Priesthood of Believers “When the dis disciples were increasing in number” (Acts 6:1a). Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher, is quoted as saying “change is the only constant in life.” Most of us agree that his observation is accurate. Some changes we like, such as […]
Luke 24:13-35,The Road to Emmaus
The Road to Emmaus Devotions on Luke 24:13-35 Second Sunday in Easter Monday, The Road to Emmaus “Now on that same day two of them were going to a village … talking with each other about all these things that had happened” (Luke 24:13-14). The events of the past few days had been tumultuous […]
Luke 19:29-44, Jesus’ Triumphal Entry
Jesus Triumphal Entry Devotions on Luke 19:29-44 Palm Sunday Monday, Jesus Triumphal Entry “He sent two of the disciples, saying, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find there a colt …” (Luke 19:29). The tension was mounting as Jesus drew closer to Jerusalem. Jesus’ popularity with […]
Luke 18:31-19:10, Jesus and Zacchaeus
Jesus and Zacchaeus Devotions on Luke 18:31-19:10 Fifth Sunday in Lent Monday–Jesus and Zacchaeus “See we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished” (Luke 18:31) While visiting an Arab country several years ago, the tour guide explained the rather aggressive […]