Fulfilling a Promise Devotions for Jeremiah 33:14-18 Monday–Fulfilling a Promise “The days are surely coming, says the Lord” (Jeremiah 33:14a). Life coaches frequently instruct us to focus on the present—live today. There is good reason for this. We struggle with time. Frequently we live in the past, struggling with the guilt and shame of […]
Year 3, Narrative Lectionary, Luke.
Isaiah 6:1-8, Isaiah’s Vision
Isaiah’s Vision Isaiah 6:1-8 Monday, Isaiah’s Vision “I Saw the Lord ….” (Isaiah 6:1a). The prophet Isaiah had a vision and saw the Lord. He isn’t the only one who has had this experience. Moses saw the Lord in a burning bush. Peter saw the Lord while working with his nets on the shore of […]
Devotions on Matthew 18:15-35–Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
Parable of the Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:12-35 Monday–Parable of the Unforgiving Servant “If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone” (Matthew 18:15). Jesus’ instructions seem so simple, but we certainly have a difficult time following them. Karen and Juanita served on […]
Mark 14:12-25–One of You Will Betray Me
One of You Will Betray Me Devotions on Mark 14:12-25 Monday–One of You Will Betray Me “So he sent two of his disciples saying to them, ‘Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you’” (Mark 14:13). The anxious high school graduates gathered in the auditorium the morning […]
1 Corinthians 11, Take Eat This is My Body
Devotions for 1 Corinthians 11:17-34–Take Eat This is My Body Monday–Take Eat This is My Body “When you come together it is not for the better but for the worse” (1 Corinthians 11:17). The Hatfields and the McCoys had been having a family reunion for fifty years—ever since Mary Hatfield married Jeb McCoy. The […]
Psalm 84, Romans 6–Dead to Sin Alive in Christ
Dead to Sin Alive in Christ Psalm 84:1-12; Romans 6:1-11 Monday–Dead to Sin Alive in Christ “How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts” (Psalm 84:1)! Cheryl unlocked the door, stepped into the foyer and set down her suitcase. It was good to be home. She had spent two weeks touring some […]
Ephesians 6:10-20, The Whole Armor of God
Devotions on Ephesians 4:1-16–The Whole Armor of God Monday–The Whole Armor of God “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 and her […]
Building Up the Body of Christ, Ephesians 4:1-16
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 […]
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, […]
Ephesians 1:1-14, Saints of God
Devotions on Ephesians 1:1-14–Saints of God Monday–Saints of God “To the saints who are in Ephesus and are faithful” (Ephesians 1:1). Casey saw what was happening and sprang into action. A young mother pushing a stroller was crossing the intersection with her pre-school daughter. The mother was distracted by the crying baby in the […]