Friday, March 16: Ephesians 2:1-10
Friday, March 16: Ephesians 2:1-10 My biological birthday is March 17, 1956, but my “Salvation Birthday” is February 7, 2006. You might find that a strange or odd piece of information for the beginning of a Lenten devotion, but it makes perfect sense to me. For me, on February 7th of 2006, my Christian life […]
Thursday, March 15: “Now Thank We All Our God”
Thursday, March 15: Now Thank We All Our God Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) Have you ever stopped for a minute to take in your surroundings? I know I have, but don’t do it enough now. There are fantastic views all over […]
March 11, 2018: the Fourth Sunday in Lent
Scriptures: Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21 (Read them online here.)
Wednesday, March 14: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-23
Wednesday, March 14: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-23 Psalm 107 is a psalm that recites God’s “wonderful deeds for men”—His unfailing love and mercy. These first verses relate that God has gathered the people from east and west, from north and south. This refers to the return of groups of people who had been in Babylonian exile. […]
Tuesday, March 13: “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus”
Tuesday, March 13: Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus “Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the Cross.” I was thinking back to fifteen years ago when I was watching a TV program. Franklin Graham came on and promoted Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse. “Lift high his royal banner; it must not […]
Monday, March 12: Numbers 21:4-9
Monday, March 12: Numbers 21:4-9 “The Bronze Serpent”: These verses describe the Israelites becoming discouraged and resentful towards Moses and God, as their journey was through the dry unforgiving desert, where there was little food or water. When things seem unbearable and we become frustrated, we begin trying to lay blame on God or others. […]
Sunday, March 11: John 2:13-22
Sunday, March 11: John 2:13-22 Jesus went to the temple, and was gravely displeased that people were conducting business there: buying and selling animals, exchanging money, turning it into a marketplace. He reacted in anger, chasing the offenders out and knocking over their tables. Then He prophetically said, “Destroy this temple and I will raise […]
Saturday, March 10: “Be Thou My Vision”
Saturday, March 10: Be Thou My Vision The version of the song Be Thou My Vision that I know has a special meaning for me, in this verse in particular which reads: Be thou my vision and my way Even when I don’t want to obey Teach me to follow unafraid The path you choose […]
Friday, March 9: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Friday, March 9: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.1 Corinthians 1:18 Paul points out that God’s salvation solution was brilliantly simple: He gave His Son to die on a cross, atoning for […]
Thursday, March 8: “How Great Thou Art”
Thursday, March 8: How Great Thou Art I had the privilege of teaching for thirty years with a most wonderful woman who also was my special friend for fifty years. She was a true and loyal friend as well as a superb teacher. Betty Behringer was my mentor and an inspiring example of Christian living. […]