DEVOTIONS – AFTER EASTER

Today’s Bible readings can be found at this link: Genesis 44:1-17 and Mark 11:1-14. Mark 11:8-9 “Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted,...

DEVOTIONS – SYRIAN SADNESS

Today’s Bible readings can be found at this link: Genesis 39:1-23 and Mark 7:24-37.. Mark 7:26  “The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter.” In High School, I won academic prizes for being...

DEVOTIONS – SPANISH LESSON

Today’s Bible readings can be found at this link: Genesis 38:12-30 and Mark 7:1-23. Mark 7:8  “You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions.” Christ’s teaching influences my whole life, but some parts of the Gospels directly...

DEVOTIONS – DON’T BE AFRAID

Today’s Bible readings can be found at this link: Genesis 38:1-11 and Mark 6:34-56. Mark 6:50  “They all saw him and were terrified. Immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” There’s a lot of fear and uncertainty in our...

DEVOTIONS – AN OLD STORY

Today’s Bible readings can be found at this link: Genesis 35:1-15 and Mark 4:1-20. Genesis 35:14-15  “Jacob set up a stone pillar at the place where God had talked with him, and he poured out a drink offering on it; he also poured oil on it. Jacob called the...

DEVOTIONS – TELL THEM

Today’s Bible readings can be found at this link: Genesis 33:1-11 and Mark 5:1-20. Mark 5:19 “Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” (NIV) When I first...