Devotions
When We Want To Give Up
Jesus told his disciples a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary [ . . . ] “But when the Son of Man comes, will...
Remember His Goodness
The Lord remembers his covenant forever. // Psalm 105:8 The Lord remembers. I do not (always) remember. During the pandemic, a friend and I committed to sharing one good thing,...
Am I Limiting God?
“God forbid, Lord!” [ . . . ] “Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me!” // Matthew 16:22-23 My college roommate once wrote a paper about Jesus...
His Abundant Mercy
“These last ones worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us.” // Matthew 20:12 My daughter and I spent her junior year reading and discussing Dante...
Give Me The Grace
And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also justified; and those he justified he also glorified. // Romans 8:30 Through blurry, tear-filled eyes I read...
He Speaks To You
. . . [T]hey realized that he had addressed the parable to them. So they left him and went away. // Mark 12:12It’s me. I’m the one to whom Jesus...
No Insignificant Efforts
He went to visit them and, because he practiced the same trade, stayed with them and worked. // Acts 18:2-3 Piles of laundry, stacks of moving boxes to unpack, dinner...
There's No Quick Fix
Repent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away, and that the Lord may grant you times of refreshment. // Acts 3:19-20 Refreshment sounds invigorating, restful, and...
What Will I Drop for Jesus?
They scurried about the surrounding country. // Mark 6:55 Imagine having such faith that upon seeing Jesus, you would drop everything to bring your sick loved ones to Him. Imagine...
Seeing Leads to Believing
"Can anything good come from Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." // John 1:46 My teenage son wanted to DIY a costume last year. Usually I’m all in...
His Voice, Without a Doubt
Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign: the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel. // Isaiah 7:14 “Oh man, that’s the end...
Expect Nothing in Return
“Love your enemies and do good to those who hate you, and lend expecting nothing back.” // Luke 6:27-38* For years I thought I had sacrificial love figured out. From...
