Mark 1:1-8 January 16, 2025         The Gospels of Matthew, Luke and John all begin with Jesus’ backstory.  They differ.  Matthew is concerned with Joseph.  […]

John 5:1-14 January 9, 2025         Our Scripture lesson today finds us at the Bethesda pool/reservoir in Jerusalem.  These public pools were used for water, […]

John 6:25-42, 48-51         This is the time of year when Pastors write devotions about News Years resolutions.  Do you believe in them?  Have you […]

Acts 7:59-8:8 Today is a good day.  We have just celebrated the birth of our Lord and Savior.  Our bodies are full of good food.  […]

2 Peter 1:1-11 The Christian life is not meant to be a life of chaos and confusion, giddy highs and unbearable lows.  All those will […]

2 Peter 3:8-18 Preparing to celebrate Jesus’ birthday is a lot like preparing to celebrate most any birthday.  There are gifts to buy and wrap.  […]

Does it sometimes feel that, by the time Christmas arrives, we’re ready for it to be over? We’ve attended so many parties, eaten so much, […]

To act justly and to love mercyHe has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you?To act justly and […]

The Book of Acts is a rollicking adventure tale.  There are long journeys, shipwrecks and daring prison escapes.  Tongues of fire rain down from heaven, […]

There was once a very devout holy man who lived an austere life on the edge of a small community.  One day, friends from long […]