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Daily Devotions: February 17, 2018
February 17, 2018 1 Peter 3:18-22 “And baptism, which this prefigured, now saves you—not as a removal of dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,” vs. 21 Noah’s ark was a favorite subject for the catacomb artists of the early church, even more popular than the now familiar pictures of Jesus on the cross. They liked the baptismal connections, the idea that water could bring salvation.…
Daily Devotions: February 16, 2018
February 16, 2018 Psalm 25:1-10 “He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.” vs. 9 According to the ways of our world, humility is more of a curse than a blessing. It’s the narcissists who get the power and the acclaim, and we absolutely love the arrogant and the proud. The psalmist would be appalled! In his estimation, such persons do not walk in the way of the Lord and are to be…
Daily Devotions: February 15, 2018
February 15, 2018 Genesis 9:8-17 “When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” vs. 16 As the Hebrews recalled their ancient flood narrative, they included within it a powerful word of hope–the promise that the world would never again be destroyed by a flood–and the bow in the clouds would be the everlasting sign of that covenant.…
Daily Devotions: February 14, 2018
February 14, 2018 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 “Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven.” vs. 1 This year we’re reminded that Ash Wednesday is for lovers…a day to remember the deep and intimate love relationship that exists between us and our Maker. Scripture tells us clearly that God’s love for us is unconditional and unconfined…it knows no boundaries and overcomes even our persistent…
Daily Devotions: February 13, 2018
February 13, 2018 Psalm 51:1-17 “You desire truth in the inward being; therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart.” vs. 6 We’re coming up on the season of Lent, a penitential time for reflection on the state of our souls. As usual, we’ll be walking in the footsteps of Jesus and meditating on the significance of his suffering and death for our own life of faith. It’s a favorite time of the year for many! Because it’s hard to…