by Steve Thomason | Feb 14, 2016 | Devos
This morning I have experienced an interesting convergence of experiences upon which I must reflect. I sit in the guest house of World Wide Village in Porta Prince, Haiti as I write these words. Last night I reflected on my first two days here. This morning I read the...
by Steve Thomason | Feb 9, 2016 | Devos
What comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “eternal life?” Maybe you have images of angels floating around in the clouds, strumming harps, stuck in choir practice forever. Perhaps you imagine walking through pearly gates on streets of gold. Or, if...
by Steve Thomason | Feb 5, 2016 | Devos
Lent begins next Wednesday with the imposition of Ashes. We put together this simple devotional guide to help you soak in the weekly texts. Download the PDF here. Join the online discussion at Grace Learning Center. This video explains how to use the guide. It is...
by Steve Thomason | Feb 4, 2016 | Devos
Today I would like to explain this image. I used it for the previous Devo that focused specifically on the story when Jesus fed the 5,000 in Mark 6:30-44. However, this image actually covers Mark 6:30-8:26. I originally drew this picture as part of the Life of Jesus...
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by Steve Thomason | Feb 1, 2016 | Devos
The Narrative Lectionary reading for today is Mark 6:30-44 (This is one of the weeks where we skip many sections between weekends, so there is a reading each day this week). This is the familiar story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 people with just five loaves of bread...
by Steve Thomason | Jan 28, 2016 | Devos
The Narrative Lectionary text for this week is Mark 6:1-29. Observations and Questions: There are three distinct stories in this reading… Disbelief in Nazareth (Mark 6:1-6)… The people were astounded at his teaching and his power. They did not deny the...
