Jeremiah 36:1-28; 31:31-34, A New Covenant

A New Covenant Devotions on Jeremiah 36:1-8, 21-23, 27-31    Monday, A New Covenant “Take a scroll and write on it all the words that I have spoken to you against Israel and Judah and all the nations” (Jeremiah 36:2). Cal Evers listened as Sunday’s gospel lesson was read. The text included Matthew 5:23, “So […]

Matthew 6:19-34–Your Treasure-Your Heart

Where Your Treasure Is There Your Heart Will Be Also

Your Treasure-Your Heart Devotions on Matthew 6:19-34   Monday–Your Treasure-Your Heart “For where your treasure is there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21).  Heidi was a special education teacher. She loved her job, and as a follower of Jesus, Heidi thought that it was the vocation to which she had been called. When she […]

Samuel 12:1-9, Psalm 51–David and Bathsheba

David and Bathsheba

Devotions on 2 Samuel 12:1-9, Psalm 51:1-9–David and Bathsheba October 15-21, 2018   Monday, October 15, 2018–David and Bathsheba “But the thing that David had done displeased the Lord” (2 Samuel 12:1a). It was an off-handed comment; one that was said without thought. It was not meant to offend, but rather to be funny. As […]

Experiencing a Relationship with the Trinity

I’m excited! I just finished reading a book on the Trinity that is life changing. Doesn’t that sound odd? Trinity isn’t usually paired with “life-changing.” Usually Trinity is connected to “boring,” “stodgy,” “traditional” and “orthodox”–all rather unappealing words. The book that I’m writing about is The Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation, by Richard […]

Book Review: “Abandon,” and ” Unkingdom”

“I By My Works Will Show You My Faith” (James 2:18) In the branch of Christianity labeled “The Emerging Church” or “Progressive Christianity,” there is an increasing emphasis in acting out one’s faith. We’re resurrecting one of the central characteristics of the early church. Those early followers of “The Way” understood that they were to […]