by Steve Thomason | Apr 29, 2026 | Devos
Do not let your hearts be troubled. That’s what Jesus said to his disciples on the night that he was betrayed and arrested. How could he say that? Their world was about to be torn apart. The readings this week are troubling. The first reading tells the story of Stephen being unjustly accused, dragged outside the city and beaten to death with rocks. Peter is writing to a group of people who were being severely persecuted. The Psalmist cries out to God in a time of trial.
by Steve Thomason | Mar 16, 2026 | Devos
Jesus encounters Martha, Mary, and Lazarus in John 11. He meets them each where they are, and shows us how God brings healing to our mind, our heart/spirit, and our body.
by Steve Thomason | Jan 19, 2026 | Art, Devos
Painting is therapy for me.
May this image help you today.
by Steve Thomason | Dec 15, 2025 | Devos
View Resources Readings: Isaiah 7:10–16 Psalm 80:1–7, 17–19 Romans 1:1–7 Matthew 1:18–25 What does God’s love look like? It is summed up in one word: Immanuel. This is a compound Hebrew word combining the word im-anu, which means “with us” with the word el, which...
by Steve Thomason | Dec 8, 2025 | Devos
View Resources Readings: Isaiah 35:1–10 Psalm 146:5–10 or Luke 1:46b–55 James 5:7–10 Matthew 11:2–11 Have you ever felt like John the Baptist in Matthew 11? He dedicated his life to preaching and preparing the way for the Messiah. He thought it was Jesus. Now he sits...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 27, 2025 | Devos, Illustration
A Thanksgiving gift to you. Good grace, joy, and favor to you this year.
