by Steve Thomason | Apr 1, 2015 | Devos
Wednesday April 1. Matthew 27:15-26. Have you ever had to make a tough choice? On the one hand there is the option that you know is right. On the other hand is the option that the “crowd” is pressuring you to choose. If you do the right thing then everyone...
by Steve Thomason | Mar 31, 2015 | Devos
Tuesday, March 31. Matthew 27:1-14. We begin our reading of the Passion Week with a tragic story. Judas regrets betraying Jesus. He returns the money that he was given for the betrayal and then commits suicide. There is nothing more tragic, in my mind, than a person...
by Steve Thomason | Mar 30, 2015 | Devos
Monday, March 30. Psalm 118:26-29. We watched Star Wars: Episode Four again this week. Remember, that’s actually the first one that was made back in the 70’s (and the good one, in my opinion). Do you remember the final scene when everyone was cheering and...
by Steve Thomason | Mar 27, 2015 | Devos
Friday, March 27. Matthew 26:6-13. How would you feel if you came to someone’s house and they brought out the special China, just for you? What would they be trying to tell you? They must think you are special. That is kind of what the woman did for Jesus in...
by Steve Thomason | Mar 26, 2015 | Devos
Thursday, March 26. Matthew 26:1-5. Today’s reading marks a sharp turn in the Gospel of Matthew. Jesus’ teaching is done. At least, his teaching in words is done. He spent his life telling people about the Kingdom of Heaven. Now, he is going to show us...
by Steve Thomason | Mar 25, 2015 | Devos
Wednesday, March 25. Matthew 25:14-30. Today’s parable is one of those stories that can be interpreted in two radically different ways. Your interpretation depends upon one key factor. Who does the master represent in the story? Option A: The Master Represents...