by Steve Thomason | Nov 29, 2015 | Devos
We continue our adventure through the Narrative lectionary this year by witnessing the final days of the Kingdom of Judah. Josiah’s reform bought the kingdom some time, but, after his death, the people reverted to the idol worship of Manasseh. God removed the...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 22, 2015 | Art, Devos
There are two reasons for this post. First, the daily reading schedule for the Narrative Lectionary is updated for this week. Find it here. Second, please pray for us at Grace on Wednesday night. Pastor Mark invited me to create a large drawing during the...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 13, 2015 | Devos
Every Sunday, in the traditional liturgical services, we sing the Gospel Acclamation right before the Gospel text is read. Why do we do this? Today’s reading in The Journey is the source of that text. The reading is John 6:60-71. Many of Jesus’ disciples...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 12, 2015 | Devos
The Journey Scripture reading for today is John 6:16-59. Jesus told the people that he is the bread from Heaven, and that his followers must eat his flesh. Ew. That’s just gross, and weird. Are Christians cannibals? Of course not. Yet, just so you know, they...
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....
