by April Cyr | Apr 23, 2018 | Devotions
Today’s Bible readings can be found here: Jeremiah 27:1-11 and 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. 1 Thessalonians 1:3 “We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus...
by April Cyr | Apr 19, 2018 | Devotions
Today’s Bible readings can be found here: Jeremiah 25:17-38 and Colossians 3:1-14. Colossians 3:13 ” Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (NIV) Do you...
by April Cyr | Apr 19, 2018 | Devotions
Today’s Bible Readings can be found here: Jeremiah 24:1-10 and Colossians 2:1-12. Colossians 2:6-7 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and...
by April Cyr | Apr 13, 2018 | Devotions
Philippians 4:22 All God’s people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. (NIV) Throughout my time as a pastor, I have known some political leaders who were also very fine Christians. Their dedication to the local...
by April Cyr | Apr 11, 2018 | Devotions
Today’s Bible readings can be found here: Jeremiah 21:1-14 and Philippians 3:12-21. Philippians 3:13b-14 “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ...
by April Cyr | Apr 3, 2018 | Devotions
Today’s Bible readings can be found at this link: Jeremiah 17:1-13 and Ephesians 6:1-9. Jeremiah 17:7 Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. (NIV) In today’s highlighted verse, we are encouraged to personally trust God and...
by April Cyr | Apr 2, 2018 | Devotions
Easter Sunday Gospel Reading: Mark 16:1-8 Mark 16:1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. (NIV) And so Holy Week ends where it had begun – with women...
by April Cyr | Apr 2, 2018 | Devotions
Holy Saturday – Low Saturday Gospel reading: Matthew 27:57-66 Matthew 27:57 As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. (NIV) In the Gospels, rich people are sometimes cast as...
by April Cyr | Apr 2, 2018 | Devotions
Good Friday Gospel reading: John 18:1 – 19:42 John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. (NIV) All things, they say, come to an end, which includes our own lives. At...
by April Cyr | Mar 29, 2018 | Devotions
Holy Thursday – Maundy Thursday Gospel Reading: John 13:1-17, 31-35 John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (NIV)...
