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...
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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...
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by Steve Thomason | Dec 28, 2016 | Devos
Several collections of words and images converged on me this morning. I try to pay attention when this happens and see what God is trying to say through the connections. I will spell out the sequence, highlight some key points, and then invite you to see what...
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by Steve Thomason | Dec 22, 2016 | Devos
The scheduled reading for today is Luke 1:57-66. It tells the story of John the Baptist’s birth and the controversy over his name. The people assumed he would be called Zechariah, after his father (imagine a guy named Jr. baptizing people in the desert?). His...
