Holes in our Souls

Feb 22, 2015 | Devotions

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10 4 Make me to know your ways, O Lord;    teach me your paths. (NRSV) It is hard for me to get the Lady Antebellum song “Down South” out of my head. I like the interesting sound and beat, but it is the song’s...

Gossipy Whispering

Feb 21, 2015 | Devotions

Today’s Scripture: Matthew 9:2-13 4 Jesus knew what they were thinking, and said, “Why this gossipy whispering?” (The Message) Aside: I find it rather ironic that I’m writing about this passage which is entitled “Who Needs a Doctor”...

Preach the Gospel Always and If Necessary Use Words

Feb 20, 2015 | Devotions | 1 comment

Today’s Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5 1b I give you this charge: 2Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. (NIV) During my time in Harrisonburg, VA while attending JMU, I...

Discovering God’s Light

Feb 19, 2015 | Devotions | 2 comments

Ten-weeks-old Camden was totally focused on ceiling lights, especially the brilliant display in the entrance hall.   As I toured him through the house recently, I began to reflect on the importance of light in my life. Even as a city kid, at a young age I loved to...

The Call of Lent

Feb 18, 2015 | Devotions

Today’s Scripture: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 12Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; 13rend your hearts and not your clothing. Return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to...