Today’s scripture reading included Genesis 22, so I’m sharing an adapted version of an Advent devotional I wrote last month for our small group. It fits perfectly with today’s reading. One of the most powerful illustrations of the sacrificial love of the Father is found in a familiar passage about Abraham (Genesis 22). God had …
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When The Cross Becomes The Crux Of The Matter
Part of my Bible reading recently has included the Gospel of John. I haven’t read every day, but one thing I am doing is really trying to focus on the simplicity of what Jesus said and did with fresh eyes and set aside preconceived lenses. I’m realizing how often I skim right over scripture because …
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Read-Through-The-Bible [11.18.19]
Today’s read compiled each of the gospel accounts to read as one, putting details in the proper sequence as they occurred, as much as one can from the text. These passages describe a relatively short period of time … just 8 or 9 hours in the life of Jesus, but that one day has changed …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.17.19]
Have you ever been called to jury duty? I’ve only had to serve on a jury once. It was a case of medical malpractice. I personally felt a great sense of responsibility to listen well and consider carefully everything that was put before us, because we were making a decision that would have a great …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.16.19]
Have you ever done something you thought was the right thing to do, but realized later that it was very, very wrong? How did you feel, knowing you could never undo it? Was your heart heavy? Fearful? Filled with remorse and regret? That is a feeling we’ve all known, and it’s called “guilt.” Today …
The Way Of The Word 