A New Commandment

Apr 16, 2014 | Devotions

John 13:21-38 This passage is one of the saddest and most gripping scenes in scripture. It begins by saying that Jesus “was very troubled in spirit.”  It was during this last supper with his disciples that Jesus tells them, “one of you will betray me.” Then Judas is...

“O Lamb of God Most Holy”

Apr 15, 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...

Nothing Can Separate Us

Apr 14, 2014 | Devotions

Romans 8:31-39 The Apostle Paul had his own personal conflicts at various times in his life, but Paul is at his best in these verses from the eighth chapter of Romans. He starts out by saying, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Of course in this earthly life...

Today Is Palm Sunday

Apr 13, 2014 | Devotions | 1 comment

Matthew 21:1-11 You’ve seen military parades. The parades were intended to be stirring, to instill a sense of wonder. The King enters Jerusalem. He rides a rental donkey. There is not well-placed tickertape or regalia. The crowd’s reaction is spontaneous and spur of...

“Les rameaux”: The Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem

Apr 12, 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...