Bearing the Cross: Lessons from Simon of Cyrene – A Daily Devotion
Scripture: Mark 15:21-41 (NIV) 21 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and they forced…
Read moreThe Cross of Christ: A Symbol of Sacrifice and Redemption – A Daily Devotion
Matthew 27:32-56 (NIV) 32 As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross. 33 They came to a…
Read moreSurrendering to God’s Will – A Daily Devotion
Scripture: Luke 23:46 (NIV) – “Jesus called out with a loud voice, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.’ When he had said this, he breathed his last.” Devotion:…
Read moreRecognizing the Son of God – A Daily Devotion
Scripture: Mark 15:39 (NIV) – “And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died, he said, ‘Surely this man was the Son of God!’”…
Read moreThe Veil Torn Asunder – A Daily Devotion
Scripture: Matthew 27:50 (NIV) – “And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit.” Devotion: As we contemplate the events of Good Friday,…
Read moreThe Healing Power of Good Friday – A Daily Devotion
Scripture: Isaiah 53:5 (NIV) – “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his…
Read moreA Good Life or A Long Life – March 3rd, 2019
A Good Life or A Long Life – March 3rd, 2019 Christ calls us to a life of service that values God and neighbor even above our own lives. Scripture…
Read moreA Good Word For Bad Times – July 22nd, 2018
The story of John’s martyrdom, set inside the story of the successful mission by the Twelve, assures us that God is at work––and is winning the victory––even in the worst…
Read moreThere’s Good News and Bad News – January 21st, 2018
The Bad News that Jesus saves our enemies is offset by the Good News that he saves us and those whom we love. Scripture Text: Luke 19:1-10 A sermon by…
Read moreChrist, The Good Shepherd – October 1st, 2017
Christ, the Good Shepherd, calls us in a very personal way––calls us by name to very specific discipleship responsibilities. Scripture Text: John 10:1-10 A sermon by Rev. Dr. Rob White…
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