Category Archives: Devotional

taking prayer seriously

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Will

Prayer was the very life breath of early Christians, and it needs to be our life breath as well. What would happen if we really took prayer seriously? What would happen if we prayed daily for each other by name? … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-18

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Will

[print_link] Isaiah 1:10-18 Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom! Listen to the teaching of our God, you people of Gomorrah! What to me is the multitude of your sacrifices? says the LORD; I have had enough … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Lectionary: John 13:31-35

Posted on May 1, 2007 by Will

As soon as [Judas] had left, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in him. And if God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at … Continue reading →

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"Nails" by Lois A. Cheney

Posted on February 8, 2007 by Will

I just sent this to a friend, and since I had to type it up, I figured I might as well post it here as well.  I love this short devotion, as well as the book from which it is … Continue reading →

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The Cross of Christ

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Will

In a recent post, David Hayward quoted from Martin Luther’s “pivotal book, The Bondage of the Will,” in which Luther writes: In every creature St. Paul, with his sharp, discerning, apostolic eye, perceived the holy and beloved cross.* This quote reminded … Continue reading →

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Daily Lectionary Readings and Devotion for Thursday, December 21, 2006

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Will

The Daily Lectionary readings for today can be read by clicking on the links below. Psalm 50 - Morning Psalm [59, 60 - Evening Isaiah 9:18-10:4 2 Peter 2:10b-16 Matthew 3:1-12 Today’s Featured Verses – Psalm 50:16-17 But I will sing of … Continue reading →

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Daily Lectionary Readings and Devotion for Monday, December 18, 2006

Posted on December 18, 2006 by Will

Click the links below to read the lectionary passages for today, Monday, December 18. Psalm 41, 52 – Morning Psalm 44 – Evening Isaiah 8:16-9:1 2 Peter 1:1-11 Luke 22:39-53 Today’s Featured Verses – 2 Peter 1:5-8 For this very … Continue reading →

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Daily Lectionary Readings and Devotion for Saturday, December 16, 2006

Posted on December 15, 2006 by Will

Here are the scripture readings for today.  Just click on the links to read ‘em. Psalm 30, 32 – Morning Psalm 42, 43 – Evening Isaiah 8:1-15 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Luke 22:31-38 Today’s Featured Verses:  Psalm 42:1-2 1As a deer longs … Continue reading →

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Daily Lectionary Readings and Devotional for Friday, November 24, 2006

Posted on November 23, 2006 by Will

The scripture readings for today are listed below.  To read them, just click on the link. Psalm 102 – Morning Psalm 107:1-32 – Evening Mal. 3:1-12 James 5:7-12 Luke 18:1-8 Featured Scripture:  James 5:7-11 Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the … Continue reading →

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Daily Lectionary Readings and Devotion for Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Will

Here are the Scriptures for Tuesday, November 21, 2006.  To read a passage, just click on it. Psalm 97, 99, and/or 100 - AM Psalm 94, and/or 95 - PM Hab. 3:1-10(11-15)16-18 James 3:1-12 Luke 17:1-10 Today’s Featured Passage:  James 3:5-8 So also … Continue reading →

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