Devotionals

Reflection: The Empty Tomb  I must confess something to you: I broke line at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It had been a long day for us. That January…

Reflection: Mount of Olives  Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He…

A future with hope  “For surely I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord, “plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future…

I followed God’s plan  “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope…

Spreading God’s love with a phone call  “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”  John 15:12  I have never been asked to write…

A benefit package that beats them all  Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your…

Let go and let God!  “Let go of your concerns! Then you will know that I am God. I rule the nations, I rule the earth.”  Psalm 46:10  Anyone who…

Reflection: Do I truly put Christ first?  When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said…

Reflection: Looking beyond the walls in Bethlehem  “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called chil-dren of God.”  Matthew 5:9  This Lenten journey has become a time for me…

Others lifted me up  “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged. For the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”  Joshua 1:9 …