2025 Lenten Devotions

Rx for the Sick Maundy Thursday April 16 II Corinthians 12:9 Illness is no fun. COVID changed the world, and it changed the Church. I have been surprised that after […]

How Does It Feel to Know that Jesus Prayed for You? Wednesday, April 16 Luke 22:  31, 32 Peter was one of the first disciples, humble, brash, courageous at times…

Resistance Is NOT Futile Tuesday, April 15 I Peter 5: 8, 9  Many people have heard the iconic phrase “resistance is futile” and know it was made famous by the

Trials to Be Considered Joy Monday, April 14 James 1: 2, 3 The Epistle of James was distinctly different from the letters from Paul. When we think of the harmony

Sin Still Matters to the Saints Saturday, April 12 Mark 14:38 Sin is always dangerous – even if it is going to be forgiven. Of all Christians, I believe Lutherans

The Most Important Petition Friday, April 11 Matthew 6: 12 These Lenten devotions are primarily about the Lord’s Prayer and the passion of Christ, especially the prayers Jesus prayed leading

Praying for Balance Thursday, April 10 Proverbs 30: 8-9 Paul Newman created in 1982 the benevolent food company “Newman’s Own” which gives away 100% of its profit. A couple of

Casting Anxiety Wednesday, April 9 I Peter 5:7 The ancients had a handle on emotions, from a naming standpoint. According to my Greek dictionary, the word for anxiety meant to

Thanksgiving for Healing… Or Not Tuesday, April 8 Luke 17:11-19 When healing comes, it is a relief, and that relief is proportional to the burden of the sickness. Thanksgiving, too,

Priorities in Prayer Life Monday, April 7 Matthew 6:33 As some people know, I am a fan of the 1941 edition of “The Pastor’s Daily Prayer” which is found in