Lent Day 33

Martha, John 11: 1-44 This had to be a pivotal moment for Martha. We have already seen that she was a hard worker and she liked things done just so. She was probably the type of woman who never procrastinated — she just did what needed to be done. But here is...

Lent Day 32

Man Healed of Leprosy, Luke 17: 11-19 My first thoughts were that it should have been easy to keep the disease hidden because everyone’s bodies were covered with layers of clothes. The only parts of the body that were ever seen were the face, hands and feet. Guess...

Lent Day 31

Pharisee Host, Luke 14: 1-6,15-24 I ‘resemble’ that. I don’t know about you but several of these devotions have started hitting a little too close to home. For the most part, the only folks that Jesus takes issue with (probably because they are the ones that take...

Lent Day 30

Woman Healed of a Crippling Disease, Luke 13: 10-17 We are so touchy about our traditions, aren’t we? Women – Remember when it was scandalous to wear white shoes before Easter or after Labor Day? And heaven forbid we even thought of wearing pants to church. We...

Lent Day 29

Lazarus, Luke 10: 38-42 (I feel for Lazarus. This story made me think of all the times I probably embarrassed my brothers in front of their friends. Sorry, bros!) I think what we see with Jesus and this family is true friendship. Lazarus, Mary and Martha are mentioned...

Lent Day 28

Expert in the Law, Luke 10: 25-37 The Good Samaritan. Talk about a classic story that has stood the test of time. Even folks who have never set foot within a church have heard the term Good Samaritan, could probably tell you that it was from the bible, and might even...