1.28.21: Genesis 1: Sun and Moon
Genesis 1: Sun and Moon ————————- And God said, “Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light on […]
1.27.21: Genesis 1: Good Land
Genesis 1: Good Land ———————– And God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear.” And it was so. God called the dry ground “land,” and the gathered waters he called “seas.” And God saw that it was good. Then God said, “Let the land produce […]
1.26.21: Genesis 1: Look to the Sky
Genesis 1: Look to the Sky ————————– And God said, “Let there be a vault between the waters to separate water from water.” So God made the vault and separated the water under the vault from the water above it. And it was so. God called the vault “sky.” And there was evening, and there […]
1.25.21: Genesis 1: So it Begins
Genesis 1: So it Begins ———————– In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, chaos was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that […]
1.21.21: 1 Timothy 2: Pray for Those in Authority
1 Timothy 2: Pray for Those in Authority ————————————— I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants […]
1.20.21: Matthew 22: Cliffs Notes
Matthew 22: Cliffs Notes ———————– Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” […]
1.19.21: Leviticus 19: The Golden Rule
Leviticus 19: The Golden Rule —————————– Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord. —————————– These days it seems you can’t swing a stick without hitting two conspiracy theories and half a dozen political causes. It’s good to have a […]
1.14.21: GIGO
Thursday Devotion: Philippians 4 GIGO ——————- Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which […]
1.13.21: Peace and Prosperity
Wednesday Devotion: Psalm 122 Peace and Prosperity ——————— May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels. For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your prosperity. ——————— We tend to […]
1.12.21: Preaching Up a Storm
Tuesday Devotion: Luke 4 Preaching Up a Storm ———————- Jesus said, “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim […]
1.11.21: Healthy Fear
Monday Devotion: Proverbs 1 Healthy Fear —————- The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. —————- Last week we talked about the epidemic of American anger, and how anger grows from fear. But fear of God can be a good thing. I’ve ridden motorcycles for decades, thousands […]
1.8.21: Be Still
Friday Devotion: Psalm 46 Be Still ——- Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. ——- When Christ calmed the storm he said, “Peace, be still.” The disciples did not know what to say. All they could do was ask, “What […]
1.7.21: Doest Thou Well to be Angry?
Thursday Devotion: Jonah 4 Doest Thou Well to be Angry? —————————– And God said to Jonah, Doest thou well to be angry? And he said, I do well to be angry, even unto death. —————————– I’m with Jonah on this one. When I get angry God always asks the same question. Doest thou well to […]
1.6.21: Seeking the Truth
Eeee-PIPH-any! Matthew 2 Seeking the Truth —————— After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Wise Men (Magi) from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to […]
1.5.21: Bringing Gifts
Twelfth Day of Christmas, Matthew 3:10-11 Bringing Gifts ————– When the Wise Men saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. ————– […]
1.4.21: Lifting Up the Light
Eleventh Day of Christmas, Psalm 119:105 Lifting Up the Light ——————- Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. ——————- Back in the time when there was no indoor plumbing, everybody used a lantern to light the path. It was a pretty important journey, and you generally didn’t make […]
1.1.21: Happy New Year!
Eighth Day of Christmas: Proverbs 11:14 Happy New Year! —————– Where there is no guidance, people fall, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. —————– 2020 was hard on all of us. The most serious effect of the pandemic is not viral–it is a deluge of mental health struggles. If you are feeling […]
12.31.20: Smoldering Wicks
Seventh Day of Christmas: Isaiah 42 (Part 2) Smoldering Wicks ——————- Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations. He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets. A bruised […]
12.30.20: Healing The Bruises
Sixth Day of Christmas: Isaiah 42 (Part 1) Healing the Bruises ——————- Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations. He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets. A […]
12.29.20: Send the Light
Fifth Day of Christmas: Psalm 43 Send the Light ————— Send me your light and your faithful care, let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell. Then I will go to the altar of God, to God, my joy and my delight. ————— Christmas has […]
12.28.20: Looking for Hope
Fourth Day of Christmas: Luke 2 Looking for Hope —————– Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before […]
12.25.20: God’s Gift
Christmas Devotion, John 3:16-17 God’s Gift ———- For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. ———- […]
12.24.20: The Greatest Story Ever Told
Advent Devotion, Luke 2 The Greatest Story Ever Told —————————– In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also […]
12.23.20: You Must Be Born Again
Advent Devotion, John 3 You Must Be Born Again ———————— A Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus, was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing […]