Scripture: Acts 7: 55-60 Theme: When Stephen faced the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem, he was filled with the Holy Spirit and preached about Jesus. When he refused to stop, he was stoned to death for blasphemy. Stephen became the first Christian …
Fourth Sunday of Easter April 30, 2023 Scripture readings: Ezekiel 34:7-15 and 1st Peter 2:19-22 What do any of us truly deserve? That’s a very good question. I may have a very good answer for us to ponder for today. I think any of …
Third Sunday of Easter April 23, 2023 Scripture reading: Luke 24: 13-35 Whenever someone different or new comes to dinner, it is always an occasion for change. Because that new person – either man or woman – changes the usual “vibe” of …
Devotional: The Rock Upon Which I Stand
Scripture: Isaiah 51: 1-2 Theme: Even in our daily lives, even when we are not praying or worshiping the Lord, we can still count on the “rock” of our belief – as well as all the lessons previous generations learned …
Second Sunday of Easter April 16, 2023 Scripture reading: John 20: 19-31 Throughout much of the past 30 years or so, I have used nicknames to remember many, many people. Often the nickname sticks well after the person’s real name has faded …
Easter Sunday April 9, 2023 Scripture readings: Acts 10:34-43 and Matthew 28:1-15a One of my favorite things is when the Lord surprises us. We always seem to fall for it too…almost as if we didn’t expect the Lord to act…almost as …
WHY Does Jesus Make Us SO Uncomfortable?
Maundy Thursday April 6, 2023 Scripture readings: Exodus 12:1-14 and John 13:1-17, 31b-35 On this very special evening, when we recall the long-ago events surrounding Jesus Christ, we begin with one question: WHY are we so uncomfortable around Jesus? Now …
WHY Did Jesus Enter Jerusalem as a King?
Palm Sunday April 2, 2023 Scripture reading: Matthew 21:1-11 Of all the genres of movies and television shows, one of my favorites is the western. In the various westerns, sooner or later, there is a scene when somebody is a’comin’ to …
Scripture: Zechariah 9: 9 Theme: Most people know the story of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. But one important detail is often overlooked: He rode into town on a humble donkey. Why did Jesus do this?