by admin | Mar 28, 2017 | Lenten Devotional
Man Healed of Blindness, John 9:1-25 This passage is an exceptional example of storytelling. The conversations and interaction between the characters are so believable. The neighbors’ comments (Is that him? No, just someone who looks like him); the Pharisees’...
by admin | Mar 28, 2017 | Lenten Devotional
John, Luke 9:28-36 This reflection is just for fun. Nothing too serious or heavy, because Sunday is a feast day not a fast day, especially during Lent. 30 “Suddenly the disciples saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to Jesus.” Let me ask you a question – how...
by admin | Mar 28, 2017 | Lenten Devotional
Peter, Matthew 16:13 – 28 A pivotal moment, a pivotal statement. Peter and Jesus have grown so close. When Jesus asks the million-dollar question (who do you say I am?), Peter is the first to speak up and he gets it right. All the time they have spent together...
by admin | Mar 28, 2017 | Lenten Devotional
Canaanite Woman, Matthew 15:21 – 28 This passage bothers me and it bothers a lot of people. There isn’t another passage like this in the gospels. A woman comes to Jesus and pleads for the life of her sick child. This is not a new request – we have seen many like...
by admin | Mar 24, 2017 | Lenten Devotional
Young Boy, John 6:1-14 I have been fighting with this devotion all day. I did not want to give in and seem like I was a ‘there aren’t any miracles that can’t’ be explained’ groupie. The feeding of the 5,000 is only miracle story that happens in all four Gospels so it...
by admin | Mar 23, 2017 | Lenten Devotional
Thaddaeus, Matthew 10:5-20 What a great name – Thaddaeus. I’m guessing we don’t know a lot of guys with that name today. Surprisingly with a name as unique as that, it doesn’t seem to be his only name. In Luke’s gospel, there is no Thaddaeus, but we do find a Jude...
