by Steve Thomason | Nov 10, 2015 | Devos
There is great irony in today’s reading for the Journey. In John 6:1-15 Jesus feeds the 5,000 people. They were hungry and angry at the current political situation for letting them be hungry. That means they were also hungry for a new leader who would get rid of...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 9, 2015 | Devos
How far will God go to rescue us when we turn away from God? Will God remain faithful in the midst of our unfaithfulness? Those are the big questions during this season of our daily readings. The daily Bible reading schedule for November 9-15 has been updated here....
by Steve Thomason | Nov 7, 2015 | Bible
Does the Bible seem like an intimidating book that is either irrelevant to our society or a tool for self-righteous people to beat others over the head? As a pastor and Christian teacher, the Bible is very important to me. Yet, I realize that many people that I teach...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 6, 2015 | Animation
25 years ago I graduated from Wheaton College. Anyone who knew me then was aware that I was obsessed with becoming an animator. So, the senior class film crew approached me and asked if I would animate the opening credits for the film. Yesterday, one of the film crew...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 5, 2015 | Devos
The Journey scripture reading for today is John 5:16-30. It is no wonder the Jewish leaders wanted to kill Jesus. If he actually said publicly what this passage records, then they must have thought he was a crazy man. He makes bold claims to be equal with God the...