Yearly Devotions

 

Journey Through The Gospels

Last Breath. First Breath.

Last Breath. First Breath.

Mark 6:25-28 At once the girl hurried in to the king with the request: “I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter.” The king was greatly distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he did not want to refuse her. So he...

Rubik’s Cube Christianity

Rubik’s Cube Christianity

Mark 6:20 Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled; yet he liked to listen to him. Many enjoy Christianity in the same way one enjoys a Rubik’s Cube. It is enjoyable and challenging,...

Open Eyes. Open Heart. Open Hands.

Open Eyes. Open Heart. Open Hands.

Matthew 10:40-42 Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a...

Finding, Losing. Losing, Finding.

Finding, Losing. Losing, Finding.

Matthew 10:37-39 Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds their life will...

Standing Firm

Standing Firm

Matthew 10:21-22 Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. There is nothing...

Whatever You Need

Whatever You Need

Matthew 10:17-20 Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the synagogues. On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. But when they arrest you, do not worry about what...