by admin | Apr 10, 2017 | Lenten Devotional
Poor Widow, Mark 12:41-44 This passage represents a good biblical principle to live by. It reminds us that what we owe God is as important as what we owe to the bank or the phone company. We are to offer our gifts to God first, and then let the rest of our budget work...
by admin | Apr 8, 2017 | Lenten Devotional
Temple Merchant, Mark 11: 15-18 Note to self – Read the prayer first! I was all set to write my thoughts on this passage and then I read the prayer, “keep me from getting in the way of others who wish to worship you.” Wow. Do you think that we are ever a stumbling...
by admin | Apr 6, 2017 | Lenten Devotional
Zacchaeus, Luke 19: 1 -10 The devotion brought up a point that I had not thought of before – maybe Zacchaeus came to see Jesus because he had heard that Jesus had another tax collector in his inner circle of friends. This would have been Matthew, also known as Levi,...
by admin | Apr 5, 2017 | Lenten Devotional
Mother of James and John, Matthew 20:20-28 In this passage, we have a very familiar situation. A parent wants the best for her children – and by the best she means opportunity, advancement, and recognition for demanding work. Here we have a mother who asked around to...
by admin | Apr 4, 2017 | Lenten Devotional
Rich Young Ruler, Matthew 19:16-30 I thought this was a great devotion and I think the author really nailed the heart of the issue. We live the life that millions of people around the globe covet. Whether we believe it or not, we too have affluence and influence...
by admin | Apr 3, 2017 | Lenten Devotional
Young Child, Mark 10:13-16 Warning – read at your own peril. Controversial options expressed! We have seen very few times when Jesus is really angry, but in this situation, he is indignant (irate, vexed, outraged, furious, offended). Wow. Talk about unwelcome news for...
