Devotions
Devotions written by our staff members to deepen your walk in faith.
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The Faith of Our Forbearers
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we...
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Clothe Yourselves
“As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.” Colossians 3:12...
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There is a Season
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 For the last 3 months, the staff of...
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Pitcher Choir Jesus
Tomorrow is my birthday. Yes, I am saying this so that I can be wished Happy Birthday from many of you, but also, it is integral to the story...
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Origin of the Word
Writing all of these devotions, I became curious as to when the word “devotion” began to be associated with religion. While looking up the Latin...
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The Break
I’ve been wondering what I’ll remember about this time when it finally finds itself in the rear view mirror. This question crystallized in my mind...
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Turn! Turn! Turn!
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: . ..” Ecclesiastes 3:1 The Byrds made the third...
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Juneteenth Service of Remembrance
Hello all, I’ve been so focused on my at home mission trips and this sermon for Juneteenth that I totally forgot to do a devotion for...
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The Weight
There is a story surrounding the character of Superman that comes and goes from my mind, haunts me really. So we are clear, Superman has...
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Talking to Children
Last week, I had the privilege of attending a Zoom gathering with fellow Christian Educators from around the country who are grappling with how to...