Monthly Archives: April, 2024
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
Matt 26:26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, [a]blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” 27 Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 For this is My blood of the[b]new covenant, …
Great Expectations
(NRSV) 2 Sam 7:21 Because of your promise, and according to your own heart, you have wrought all this greatness, so that your servant may know it. 22 Therefore you are great, O LORD God; for there is no one like you, and there is no God besides you, (NRSV) Ps 130:5 I wait for …
Friends
(NRSV) 1Sam 10:1 When David had finished speaking to Saul, soul of Jonathan was bound to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father’s house. 3 Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved …
As I was getting ready to prepare my devotional, I ran across this paper I wrote for one of my Theology classes. (I don’t recall which one). I read it and thought this excerpt might help someone who could be struggling with their faith. It was titled “A Reflection Paper on Exodus 3 and 4)
The Calling of God Where were you when JFK was killed? It was a common question even twenty years ago because it was a defining moment in our lives. There have been many such moments since then, but an even more burning question is “Where were you when God’s call was placed upon your life?” …
The Red Thread
(NRSV) Joshua 2:12 Now then, since I have dealt kindly with you, swear to me by the LORD that you in turn will deal kindly with my family. Give me a sign of good faith 13 that you will spare my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all who belong to them, and …
Seeking Holiness 