How Long, O Lord?

Mar 20, 2014 | Devotions

Psalm 13 We often think of the Psalms as songs of joy, comfort, and praise, but the largest number of Psalms are laments expressing sorrow, anguish, and fear. Psalm 13 is a very good example of such a cry of desperation from one in a frightful situation. The psalmist...

Be Thou Our Vision

Mar 19, 2014 | Devotions

II Timothy 1:3-14 Once Paul’s vision became clearer after his conversion on the road to Damascus, he carried out an extraordinary mission to spread the meaning of Christ’s life, crucifixion and resurrection to both Jews and gentiles. Paul knew younger followers like...

“We, the Children, Lift Our Voices!”

Mar 18, 2014 | Devotions | 2 comments

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...

Rocks, Wings, and Refuge

Mar 17, 2014 | Devotions | 1 comment

Psalm 71:1-14 We wanted to teach the word “refuge” to our grandchildren last year, so we sang the little song “Under His Wings” to them. When we got to the words, “Safe in the refuge hide thee,” they took off to hide wherever they thought they would be in a safe...

An Obligation to All Peoples

Mar 16, 2014 | Devotions

Romans 1:8-17 Romans 1 “14 For I have an obligation to all peoples, to the civilized and to the savage, to the educated and to the ignorant. 15 So then, I am eager to preach the Good News to you also who live in Rome. 16 I have complete confidence in the gospel; it is...