A New Covenant by Kristin Wooldridge
Jeremiah 31:23-34 “The time is coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah.” (Jeremiah 31:31) This prophetic passage had me wrestling like Jacob since the assignments went out from our ever-devoted cheerleader and editor of the annual Advent Devotional Guides. The […]
Again by Larry Kuhlman
Matthew 11:2-11 “Go and show John again, those things that you do hear and see.” (Matthew 11:4) Jesus asked the multitudes an interesting question. “What went ye out in the wilderness to see?” Then he reminded the people, they had gone out to verify first-hand that the strange, weirdly dressed man they found there was […]
Patience, My Greatest Treasure by Kate Rettig Tysdahl
James 5:7-10 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. (James 5:7) I tried not to look at the clock. I sat alone in my classroom. It was […]
The Holy Road Home by Constance McNeill
Isaiah 35:1-10 The Holy Road Home (Isaiah 35:8a) Though the book of Isaiah contains many beautiful passages, much of what the prophet has to say is not pleasant or easily welcomed. The book confronts the sin and disobedience of God’s people, repeatedly calling them to repentance and forgiveness. Yet, against this stark background, Isaiah 35 […]
Rejoice in the Lord Always by Jennifer Rhoad
Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord Always. (Philippians 4:4) Rejoice in the Lord when the laughter brings light When the tears come and blur your sight Rejoice in the Lord on graduation day When the letter of rejection has its say Rejoice in the Lord for the promotion and raise When the bank account is […]
Rejoice in the Lord Always by Jennifer Rhoad
Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord Always. (Philippians 4:4) Rejoice in the Lord when the laughter brings light When the tears come and blur your sight Rejoice in the Lord on graduation day When the letter of rejection has its say Rejoice in the Lord for the promotion and raise When the bank account is […]