Psalm 118:1–4 (NRSV) 1 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;his steadfast love endures forever!2 Let Israel say,“His steadfast love endures forever.”3 Let the house of Aaron say,“His steadfast love endures forever.”4 Let those who fear the Lord say,“His steadfast love endures forever.” This psalm starts with a call and response. Give … Continue reading Lent Devotion for April 11, 2019
Lent Devotion for April 10, 2019
Luke 19:11–13 (NRSV) As they were listening to this, he went on to tell a parable, because he was near Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately. 12 So he said, “A nobleman went to a distant country to get royal power for himself and then return. 13 … Continue reading Lent Devotion for April 10, 2019
Lenten Devotion for April 8, 2019
Psalm 118:19–29 (NRSV) 19 Open to me the gates of righteousness,that I may enter through themand give thanks to the Lord. 20 This is the gate of the Lord;the righteous shall enter through it. 21 I thank you that you have answered meand have become my salvation. 22 The stone that the builders rejectedhas become … Continue reading Lenten Devotion for April 8, 2019
Lenten Devotion for April 6, 2019
Philippians 3:4–14 (NRSV) 4 If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the … Continue reading Lenten Devotion for April 6, 2019
Lenten Devotion for April 2, 2019
Isaiah 43:16–21 (NRSV) 19 I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. 20 The wild animals will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches; for I give water in the wilderness, rivers in … Continue reading Lenten Devotion for April 2, 2019
Lenten Devotion for April 1, 2019
Psalm 126 (NRSV) 1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,we were like those who dream.2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter,and our tongue with shouts of joy;then it was said among the nations,“The Lord has done great things for them.”3 The Lord has done great things for us,and we rejoiced.4 Restore our … Continue reading Lenten Devotion for April 1, 2019
Lenten Devotion for March 30, 2019
2 Corinthians 5:16 (NRSV) 16 From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him no longer in that way. I started wearing glasses a while ago. But in the past four years they have gone … Continue reading Lenten Devotion for March 30, 2019
