Category Archives: Devotional
Unbelievers in Church
25The other disciples were saying to him [Thomas], “We have seen the Lord!†But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail prints in his hands and put my finger into them, and put my hand in his side, … Continue reading
Out of the Depths
Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; Psalm 130:1 (NIV) I’m still learning ‘stuff’ from following Jesus from the Garden to Resurrection. I’ve been thinking of Thursday night and Saturday night of that week; how dark the … Continue reading
Testing and Results
6In which you greatly rejoice, even if it has been necessary to put you through grief in various trials, 7that even if tested by fire, the result of your faith, more precious than gold that will pass away, will turn … Continue reading
First Monday in Easter
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!†John 19:19 (NIV) It’s … Continue reading
NOTHING Ends on Friday
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb… John 20:1 (NIV) If you check the four gospels, you’ll find that there is no mention of Saturday. The gospels, each … Continue reading
Finding My Way
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.†Luke19:10 (NIV) Have you ever been lost? Being in an unfamiliar city can make me feel bewildered and even frustrated – especially if I have inaccurate … Continue reading
A God Who Opens the Way
19Now then, brethren, we have boldness to go into the holiest place through the blood of Jesus, 20which he placed as a living way through the curtain, not previously available, which is his flesh. 21Jesus is also a great priest … Continue reading
Restoring Broken Things
16For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel: After those days, says the Lord, I will put my laws in their hearts, And will inscribe them upon their minds. 17Because their deeds of unrighteousness … Continue reading
Watching and Waiting
39And he went on a little ways, fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me, but not as I will, but as you do.†40And he came to the … Continue reading
Optimism vs Faithfulness
1On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early in the morning while it was still dark, and she saw the stone rolled away from the tomb. — John 20:1 What was it that got … Continue reading