They Gave Themselves First to the Lord Devotions for 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 August 3-9, 2020 Monday, They Gave Themselves First to the Lord “We want you to know … about the grace of God that has been granted to the churches of Macedonia” (2 Corinthians 8:1). Some congregations include a brief litany in their […]
Narrative Lectionary
2 Corinthians 5:11-21, He is a New Creation
He is a New Creation Devotions for 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 July 27-August 2, 2020 Monday, He is a New Creation “Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we try to persuade others” (2 Corinthians 5:11). Brent and Sally plopped down at a table in the teacher’s lounge. It had been one of those days. […]
2 Corinthians 2:1-10, Tough Love and Difficult Forgiveness
Tough Love and Difficult Forgiveness Devotions for 2 Corinthians 2:1-10 July 13-19, 2020 Monday, “So I made up my mind not to make you another painful visit” (2 Corinthians 2:1) Enjoying a summer walk along a cobblestone path, Brad didn’t did see the stone that jutted out above the others. With only a pair […]
2 Corinthians 1:1-11, A Word of Consolation
A Consoling Embrace A Word of Consolation Devotions for 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 July 6-12, 2020 Monday, A Word of Consolation “Paul an apostle of Christ by the will of God” (2 Corinthians 1:1a). Being an apostle of Christ was not in the career path that Paul had mapped out. Paul’s plans were changed, though, […]
Job 42:7-16, New Beginnings
“There came to him all his brothers and sisters New Beginnings Devotions for Job 42:7-16 June 29-July 5, 2020 Monday, New Beginnings “My wrath is kindled against you and against your two friends” (Job 42:7a). It is difficult to practice what we preach. The story-teller of Job found this to be true. For forty-one […]
Mark 1:21-45–Jesus Begins His Ministry
Jesus casts out an unclean spirit Jesus Begins His Ministry Devotions on Mark 1:21-45 December 30-January 5, 2020 Monday–Jesus Begins His Ministry “They were astounded at his teaching.” (Mark 1:22a) Rob Bell in his video “Lump” http://nooma.com/films/010-lump tells the story of what happened when his oldest son lied to his wife and him. When he […]
Devotions on Hebrews 11:1-16–Faith Assurance of All Things
Devotions on Hebrews 11:1-16 August 5-11,2019 Monday, Faith Assurance of All Things “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Kyle had experienced a tough life growing up. Both of his parents were physically and verbally abusive. Along with a slap to the face or a […]
Devotions on Hebrews 4:14-5:10, Great High Priest
Great High Priest July 22-28,2019 Monday, Great High Priest “Since, then, we have a great high priest” (Hebrews 4:14a). Young Kiersten was visiting a stavekirke (stave church) during her visit to Norway with her parents. As the family walked around the building, they noticed many similarities and many differences to the church they attend […]
Hebrews 1:1-4, God Sustainer of All Things
Devotions on Hebrews 1:1-4–God Sustainer of All Things July 8 – 14, 2019 Monday–God Sustainer of All Things “Long ago God spoke” (Hebrews 1:1a). Jerry and Kristen Connors had a fight. They eventually forgot what the fight was about, but they were still angry at each other and refused to talk to each […]
Devotions on Psalm 27:1-6, The Lord is My Light
June 24-30, 2019 Monday, The Lord is My Light “The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear” (Psalm 27:1a)? Kevin Connor and Raul Ramirez were on their first camp out. They enjoyed the outdoors and had fun roasting hot dogs over the campfire. It was getting late, though. The sun had […]