DEVOTIONS – MARGINALIZED MINISTRY

Luke 14:13-14 “But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” (NIV) When I first met Brian Merritt, I knew that I liked...

DEVOTIONS – PHARAOH’S FOLLY

Today’s Bible readings can be found at this link: Exodus 7:1-13 and Luke 4:1-15. Exodus 7:3-4  “But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I multiply my signs and wonders in Egypt, he will not listen to you. Then I will lay my hand on Egypt and with mighty...

DEVOTIONS – THE BEAUTY OF BAPTISM

Today’s Bible readings can be found at this link: Exodus 6:1-13 and Luke 3:1-17 Luke 3:3  “John went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.” Yesterday, I baptized a father and his children as...

DEVOTIONS – SOMEONE ELSE

Today’s Bible readings can be found at this link: Exodus 4:1-17 and Luke 1:57-80. Exodus 4:13 But Moses said, “Pardon your servant, Lord.Please send someone else.” (NIV) When I read about how reluctant Moses was to do God’s bidding, it makes me smile. Getting people...