DEVOTIONS – YEAST

Today’s Bible readings can be found here: Psalm 104:1-18 and Mark 8:1-21. Mark 8:15  “Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” (NIV)             For most people who bake bread, yeast is absolutely essential. Yeast...

DEVOTIONS – CHRISTMAS SONGS

Today’s Bible readings can be found at this link: Psalm 101:1-8 and Mark 6:19-44. Psalm 101:1  “I will sing of your love and justice; to you, Lord, I will sing praise.”  (NIV)             It’s that special time of year when we hear a lot of wonderful songs...

DEVOTIONS – PATCHWORK BLUES

Today’s Bible readings can be found here: Psalm 93:1-5 and Mark 2:15-28. Mark 2:21 “No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. Otherwise, the new piece will pull away from the old, making the tear worse.” (NIV)             When I was a teenager,...

DEVOTIONS – CARD COLLECTION

Today’s Bible readings can be found here: Psalm 86:1-17 and Matthew 26:51-75. Psalm 86:9 All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name. (NIV) Quite recently, I started collecting old tobacco cards. I came...

DEVOTIONS – WHAT DO YOU WANT?

Today’s Bible readings can be found here: Psalm 76:1-12 and Matthew 20:17-34. Matthew 20:32  “Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want me to do for you?” He asked.” (NIV)             In today’s Gospel story (Matthew 20:29-34), Jesus heals two blind...

DEVOTIONS – QUIET TIME

Today’s Bible readings can be found here: Psalm 71:1-11 and Matthew 16:1-12. Psalm 71:1 In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. (NIV)             The older I get, the more I understand my need for introversion. The world has become a frenzied,...