2025 Lenten Devotions

Seeing Christ’s Glory  Easter Sunday April 20 John 17:24 Christ is Risen! He is risen, indeed! Hallelujah! On Good Friday, Jesus “…went and prepared a place for us.…” (John 14:2) […]

Saturday Sabbath Sorrow?   No. A Prayer for God’s Glory in the Church – Past and Present  Holy Saturday April 19 Ephesians 3:20-21 Holy Saturday was a Sabbath. What must have

Ready or Not to Die Good Friday April 17 Luke 2: 29-30 Years ago, I was preaching at a Lutheran Home in Cabot, PA. After the service, several old saints

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