by Steve Thomason | Feb 1, 2017 | Devos
Today’s reading is from Luke 6:17-26. The phrase that captured my imagination is in verse 17, “and he came down with them and stood on a level place.” This may seem like a trivial, geographical detail, but I think it actually speaks volumes regarding...
by Steve Thomason | Jan 20, 2017 | Devos
The inauguration of Donald Trump looms large on the landscape today. Many in our country mourn the exit of Obama and live in fear of what Trump brings to the world. They see this as a day of protest. Others in our country celebrate the exit of Obama and see this as a...
by Steve Thomason | Jan 18, 2017 | Devos
The text for this week is Luke 5:1-11. I am not preaching, so I probably won’t dive too deeply into it this week. I thought I would offer up two resources for you. First, here is the commentary on the calling of the disciples that I wrote in The Life of Jesus,...
by Steve Thomason | Jan 14, 2017 | Bible
How do we reconcile the seemingly loving and peaceful Jesus with a seemingly vengeful and angry God of the Hebrew Bible? This is a sticking point for many people, especially in a society so saturated with hate crimes. I bring this up today because it is early Saturday...
by Steve Thomason | Jan 13, 2017 | Bible
Here is the visual version of the commentary on Luke 4:16-30 found in this post. Good News bad News | A Sermon from Luke 4:16-30 from Steve Thomason Download PowerPoint and Image Pack Here’s how it works: Look at the picture. Read the short description. Move to...
by Steve Thomason | Jan 6, 2017 | Devos
I hate waiting. I have lived enough of my life with technology that offers instant gratification that it makes waiting for anything seemingly unbearable. Perhaps that is why I am captured by the invisible text from today. The Narrative Lectionary Daily Reading for...