Category Archives: Devotionals

Expect Jesus Bible: Matthew 13:53-58 Reading Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary? (V.55). The mechanic looked young—too young to fix our family car. He’s just a kid, we all thought as we watched him walk over from the breakdown van. Our reaction to that young mechanic sounded like the grumbling inNazarethContinueContinue reading “Expect Jesus”

Don’t be afraid Bible: Luke 2:42-52 Reading The kingdom of God has come near (MARK 1:15). Nearly every time an angel appears in the Bible, the first words he says are “Don’t be afraid!” It’s no surprise. When the supernatural makes contact with planet earth, it usually leaves people flat on their faces in fear!ButContinueContinue reading “Don’t be afraid”

The Highest Place Bible: Colossians 1:15-23 Reading He is before all things, and in him all things hold together (V.17). I invited a friend to church. After the service he said, “I liked the songs and the atmosphere, but I don’t get it. Why do you make such a big deal about Jesus?” I thenContinueContinue reading “The Highest Place”

No comparison Bible: John 21:15-25 Reading A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones (PROVERBS 14:30). One of these days I’m going to put it all on Instagram—not just the good stuff!” My friend Sue’s comment made me laugh out loud. But it also made me think. Social mediaContinueContinue reading “No Comparison”