A Song of Ascents

Apr 7, 2014 | Devotions

Psalm 130 Psalm 130 is one of the seven Penitential Psalms, typically used in liturgical prayers for the departed faithful been showed or been shown at funerals. The psalm can be broken into three sections – a plea, the trust, and the mercy. The first three verses are...

“Why Have You Forsaken Me?”

Apr 6, 2014 | Devotions

Psalm 22 Psalm 22 is a central text for understanding how the Gospels interpreted the suffering and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Thirteen Old Testament passages appear in the passion narratives of the Gospels; five come from Psalm 22 including citations found in...

Raising of Lazarus

Apr 5, 2014 | Devotions

Each Saturday and Tuesday during Lent, the devotion will consist of visual or musical works of art for you to contemplate.  There might be a brief quote or statement for you to consider as you view/listen to the material; there may be notes from or about the artist or...

No Fear

Apr 4, 2014 | Devotions

Psalm 46 Today is my 22nd wedding anniversary! (Happy anniversary, William!) In a culture where the divorce rate is about 50%, I’ve been asked, “What is your secret?” I say, don’t ask me! We’re still working on it. Truth is, there is no...

On Straying and Returning

Apr 3, 2014 | Devotions

Matthew 18: 10-14 “He comes to us as one unknown, without a name, as of old, by the lakeside He came to those men who knew Him not. He speaks to us the same words: “Follow thou me!” and sets us to the tasks which He has to fulfill for our time….” (Albert...

What Exactly Does God Expect?

Apr 2, 2014 | Devotions | 1 comment

Isaiah 1:10-20 During Lent we expect to deal with sins like greed, lust, laziness, and selfishness, so it is a great surprise to read in this passage that there are times when God finds our prayers to be repugnant, our worship to be abominable, and even our offerings...