Tag: new life

He is Risen, He is Risen Indeed (Almost)

Tomorrow is Easter Sunday – (just in case you hadn’t heard yet.) My wife, who grew up in the Episcopalian tradition, likes to tell the story of hearing one of her priests marching into the sanctuary on Easter Sunday morning and proclaiming with a great, booming voice: “He is risen! He is risen indeed!” Though… Continue reading He is Risen, He is Risen Indeed (Almost)

Week 37: Just Say No

Today’s Text: Titus Key Text: Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age…. The old anti-drug campaign has gotten very mixed reviews – the “Just… Continue reading Week 37: Just Say No

Week 29: How to Become Someone New

Today’s Text: Colossians 3-4 Key Text: Colossians 3:12-14 “And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should… Continue reading Week 29: How to Become Someone New

A Fresh Start

Key Texts: Romans 8:1-8 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.  For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh,… Continue reading A Fresh Start

Week 48 Tuesday

From Tears to Action Today’s scripture selection: Nehemiah 1-4 Key verses: Nehemiah 1:4 “They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.” When I heard these things, I… Continue reading Week 48 Tuesday

Week 20 Sunday

Crooked Roads and Rough Ways Today’s scripture selection: Luke 3-4 Key Verse: Luke 3:5b      When John the Baptist went off preaching in the wilderness he had a very specific job to do.  He was the “voice” crying in the desert, helping to prepare the way for the promised Messiah to come.      One of… Continue reading Week 20 Sunday