Devotions on Acts 15:1-18–Council of Jerusalem May 8-14, 2017 Monday, May 8, 2017–Council of Jerusalem “Then certain individuals came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, ‘Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved” (Acts 15:1). Jason was smitten by Katie Sue. They had met at a […]
Narrative Lectionary
Jesus on Forgiveness, Luke 7:36-50
Jesus on Forgiveness, Devotions for Luke 7:36-50 February 13-19, 2017 Monday, February 13, 2017–Jesus on Forgiveness “And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he [Jesus] was eating in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment” (Luke 7:37). On December 1, 1955 Rosa Park defied the […]
John the Baptist Questions Jesus, Luke 7:18-35
Devotions for Luke 7:18-35, John the Baptist February 6-12, 2017 Monday, February 6, 2017 – John the Baptist “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another” (Luke 7:19)? Pat Collins was positive that the Lord was opening the door to a new job—a job she really wanted. Her […]
The Creator and the Created, Gen 2:4b-17; 3:1-8
Devotions for Genesis 2:4b-7; 15-17; 3:1-8 September 5-11, 2016 Monday, September 5, 2016 “Then the Lord formed man from the dust of the ground” (Genesis 2:7a). The lumber pile in the woodworker’s shop looked like high-priced kindling. The woodworker chose three different pieces from the pile and gently ran his fingers along the grains. […]
Trials, Temptations and Evil, Matthew 6:13; Mark 5:1-15
Devotions for Matthew 6:13; Mark 5:1-15 August 29-September 4, 2016 Monday, August 29, 2016 “Do not bring us to the time of trial” (Matthew 6:13a). Jill did not do well with tests. It’s not that she’d sluff off during the semester and not know the material. Quite the contrary. Jill would study hard and […]
Forgiven to Forgive, Matthew 6:12; 18:21-35
Devotions for Matthew 6:12; 18:21-35 August 22-28, 2016 Monday, August 22, 2016 “Forgive us our debts” (Matthew 6:12a). Carlton was the type of guy who couldn’t say the words, “sorry” or “forgive me.” We might think that this was a minor character flaw that could be easily overlooked. Carlton’s inability or unwillingness to say, […]
Daily Gifts and Worry Over Nothing, Matthew 6:11, 25-35
A Field of Calla Lilies Devotions for Matthew 6:11, 25-34 August 15-21, 2016 Monday, August 15, 2016 “Give us this day our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11). Seth Meyers regularly attend worship services at Community Church. During every service the Pastor would invite the congregation to pray the Lord’s Prayer. Seth would join in until […]
The Lord’s Prayer-God’s Will Be Done Matthew 6:9-10; 26:36-46
Devotions for August 8-14, 2016 Matthew 6:9-10; 26:36-46 Monday, August 8, 2016 “Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven” (Matthew 6:9a). Seth Jones had a loving father who worked hard to provide for Seth, his mother and his sister. Seth’s father’s love didn’t stop at simply providing for his family. Seth’s father […]
The God of Creation Speaks Job 38:25-27; 41:1-8; 42:1-6
Devotions for Job 38:25-27; 41:1-8; 42:1-6 July 25-31, 2016 Monday, July 25, 2016 “Who has cut a channel for the torrents of rain and a way for the thunderbolt” (Job 38:25)? Some people like to watch a power storm sweep through the community. We don’t like the storm fronts with tornadoes, microbursts and damage […]
From Tent to Mansion, 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10
June 6-12, 2016 Monday, June 6, 2016 “Even though our outer nature is wasting away our inner nature is being renewed everyday” (2 Corinthians 4:16). The book Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand, recounts the life of Louis Zamperini. While on a search and rescue mission during World War II, Zamperini’s plane experienced mechanical trouble and crashed. […]