Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL May 1 – 6 “The Road to Emmaus” Monday, May 1 Luke 5:1-11 “They left everything and followed Jesus” The story begins with the crowds pressing around Jesus eager to hear the good news. Aware that crowding was becoming a problem, Jesus notices two boats by the Lake. He gets into… Read more about The Road to Emmaus May 1 – 6
Timothy May 8 – 13
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL May 8 – 13 “Timothy” Monday, May 8 1 Timothy 1:12-20 “Fight the good fight” Using a military metaphor, the Apostle Paul commands his young lieutenant, Timothy, to brace himself for a fight. The simple fact is that those who choose to take Christ seriously in the common give-and-take of… Read more about Timothy May 8 – 13
Paul May 15 – 20
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL May 15 – 20 “Paul” Monday, May 15 Acts 7:54 – 8:3 “Saul began to destroy the church” The rage of the Sanhedrin (the Jewish ruling council), pent up so long in repeated trials and confrontations with the followers of Jesus, could be contained no longer. It was as if… Read more about Paul May 15 – 20
Mary Magdalene May 22 – 27
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL May 22 – 27 “Mary Magdalene” Monday, May 22 Luke 8:1-3 “Among them was Mary Magdalene” These verses, where the work of three women of faith is noted, are unique to Luke. As Jesus ministers, he draws followers who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Mary Magdalene serves after… Read more about Mary Magdalene May 22 – 27
Thomas May 29 – June 3
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL May 29 – June 3 “Thomas” Monday, May 29 Matthew 10:1-10 “The twelve apostles: . . . Thomas . . .” In answer to the prayer for the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest field (Matthew 9:38), Jesus calls his twelve disciples to him. While… Read more about Thomas May 29 – June 3
Peter June 5 – 10
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL June 5 – 10 “Peter” Monday, June 5 John 1:35-42 “You are Simon – you will be called Peter” When Jesus sees two of John the Baptist’s disciples following him, he asks them, “What do you seek?” What an important question! If we are to follow Jesus, we need… Read more about Peter June 5 – 10
Take and Eat June 12 – 17
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL June 12 – 17 “Take and Eat” Monday, June 12 Ezekiel 2:8 – 3:3 “Eat this scroll” Throughout history, mystics have sought to experience visions of God. They have often gone to great lengths in their pursuit of this ultimate experience, subjecting their bodies to innumerable hardships in order to… Read more about Take and Eat June 12 – 17
Mexico Mission Trip Sharing June 19 – 24
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL June 19 – 24 “Mexico Youth Mission Trip” Monday, June 19 1 Samuel 3:1-10 “The Lord called out, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’” As a young boy serving in the Lord’s house, Samuel is stirred in the night by the voice of God. Samuel’s recurring self-announcement (“Here I am; you called me”) is… Read more about Mexico Mission Trip Sharing June 19 – 24