May 27, 2020 Scripture – Genesis 1: 1-2 Theme: In Biblical Hebrew, there is one word in Genesis 1:1-2 that has at least three different meanings in English (spirit, breath, or wind). This is just one reason why it is …
May 24, 2020 7th Sunday of Easter Scripture readings – 1st Peter 5: 6-11 and Acts 1: 6-14 At some point in all our lives, we left home. Think about that statement for a minute. Even back in ancient times, most people left the …
May 21, 2020 Scripture readings – Luke 24: 44-53 Theme: Jesus’ earthly ministry was done, so he left the earth to be in Heaven with the Father. He also promised that he would return exactly as he had left – …
May 17, 2020 6th Sunday of Easter Scripture reading – 1st Peter 2: 4-10 From the Epistle to Diognetus, written around 130 AD, listen to the following description of early Christians: “For the Christians are distinguished from others neither by country, nor …
May 13, 2020 Scripture readings – Matthew 7:24-27 Theme: Jesus chose Simon upon whom he would build his church; he changed his name to something we more commonly recognize: “Peter” – the Rock. Jesus asks us to build our faith …
May 10, 2020 5th Sunday of Easter Scripture readings – 1st Peter 3: 13-22 and Acts 17: 22-34 Since it’s Mother’s Day, I think we should all think back to our childhoods and remember our mothers. As we do, let’s focus on all …
May 6, 2020 Scripture readings – John 14: 23-24 Theme: The Lord is not interested in “bossing” us around. He desires a relationship based on trust and love. When Jesus asked us to “obey” his teaching, he was asking (not …
May 3, 2020 4th Sunday of Easter Scripture readings – 1st Peter 2: 19-25 and John 10: 1-11 “There’s two sides to every story,” the old saying goes. We all know that…even if we would prefer to only listen to or believe just …
Devotional: Why Is This Happening To Me
April 29, 2020 Scripture – Psalm 44: 23-26 Theme: It is okay for us to cry out to God, or to complain to God, or even to scream and yell at God. God understands our pain and loves us anyway. …