Monthly Archives: December 2019

The Only God with Benefits

For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace. For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. No one has seen God at any time; the only begotten God who … Continue reading

Posted in Devotionals | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

God Among Us

And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 Each year I try to find new meaning in Christmas. … Continue reading

Posted in Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Light of the World

There was nothing more exciting at Christmas–besides the gifts–than putting up the Christmas lights on the eves of the house. My dad had a system and used the same lights each year. It was magical to see these lights through … Continue reading

Posted in Commentary | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Not to Be Denied

Then they came to Jericho. And as He was leaving Jericho with His disciples and a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the road. When he heard that it was Jesus the … Continue reading

Posted in Devotionals, Mark | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

First Shall Be Last

  James and John, the two sons of Zebedee, came up to Jesus, saying, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask of You.” And He said to them, “What do you want Me to do for … Continue reading

Posted in Devotionals, Mark | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Final Leg

They were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were fearful. And again He took the twelve aside and began to tell them what … Continue reading

Posted in Devotionals, Mark | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Threading the Needle

And Jesus, looking around, said to His disciples, “How hard it will be for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!” The disciples were amazed at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, “Children, … Continue reading

Posted in Devotionals, Mark | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment