by Steve Thomason | Dec 2, 2015 | Devos
The Narrative Lectionary reading for today is 2 Kings 24:20-25:30. It is one of the darkest moments in Judah’s history. This passage records the invasion of the Babylonians and the destruction of Jerusalem. Solomon’s beautiful temple is completely...
by Steve Thomason | Dec 1, 2015 | Devos
It may seem strange to us to hear the words in John 9:1-12. Jesus and his disciples come upon a man who had been born blind and the knee-jerk response the disciples had to his condition was, “Who has sinned, him or his parents?” Why do you suppose they...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 30, 2015 | Bible
Yep, you heard right. I’m jumping on the Cyber Monday bandwagon. You can buy any Bible Study in my Bible Study store at 80% off the regular price. I’m practically giving them away. Today only. Visit the STORE and enter the discount code CYBERMON15 When you...
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 26, 2015 | Bible Doodle, Sketches, Visual Preaching
Last night Pastor Mark asked me to draw a sketch for Thanksgiving Eve during the service. We covered a 4’x8′ chalkboard with white paper and I drew with colored lecturer’s chalk. It illustrates the story in Luke 17:11-17 of the one man who returned...
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...
