Holy Land War
Since Oct. 7th, Hamas and Israel have been at war. After a 7-day cease-fire and hostage and prisoner exchanges, fighting has resumed. On the nightly evening news, we have seen
Devotions
1 Talent, 3 Strings
This is the “Season of Giving and Receiving.” Black Friday was giving to stores so that others may receive. Over the weekend, Black Friday sales continued with up to 75%
Christmas Day Devotional
Christmas Day—December 25, 2021 John 1:14 Pitching Our Tent Thought for Today: “The Lord became flesh and lived among us.” John 1:14a (NRSV) Re-enacting the Christmas story is a way
Christmas Eve Devotional
Christmas Eve—December 24, 2021 Isaiah 9:2 True Light Thought for Today: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” Isaiah 9:2a (NRSV) For many days now, buying
Unexpected and Unlikely Source of Peace
Advent 4—December 19, 2021 Micah 5:2-5a Unexpected and Unlikely Source of Peace Thought For Today: “From Bethlehem shall be one of peace.” Micah 5:5 (NRSV) People today expect those in
Do Not Fear
Advent 3—December 12, 2021 Zephaniah 3:14-20 Do Not Fear Thought For Today: “Do not fear… (but)… rejoice with gladness.” Zephaniah 3:16-17 (NRSV) If we had the ability to know the
Silver and Gold
Advent 2—December 5, 2021 Malachi 3:1-4 Silver and Gold Thought For Today: Refine us like gold and silver to be offerings to the Lord. Malachi 3:3b (NRSV) One of our
Righteous Days
Advent 1—November 28, 2021 Jeremiah 33:14-16 Righteous Days Thought For Today: “The days are surely coming, says the Lord.” Jeremiah 33:14a (NRSV) Happy New Year, People of Faith! The first
Sin that Separates
Leviticus 4:27-31; John 3:16 February 21, 2021—Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School Daily Lenten Devotional 2021 Dennis the Menace is often depicted sitting facing the wall while defying his