Gifted Servants of God.

by | Nov 22, 2017 | Devotion

“For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. And cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of...

When is the Lord returning?

by | Nov 20, 2017 | Devotion

“For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.”...

Awaiting the Lord’s Return.

by | Nov 17, 2017 | Devotion

“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.” (1 Thessalonians 4:13) Paul wrote to encourage the Christians at Thessalonica. Apparently many were filled with doubts...

Let Justice Roll.

by | Nov 15, 2017 | Devotion

“I hate, I despise your feasts, and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies. Even though you offer me your burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; and the peace offerings of your fattened animals, I will not look upon them. Take away...

Awaiting Jesus’ Return?

by | Nov 13, 2017 | Devotion

“Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” (Matthew 25:13) In our communion liturgy we affirm the Lord’s return with the prayer: “Amen! Come Lord Jesus!” Yet do we know what we are saying in this prayer? Are we really...

Poverty of Spirit.

by | Nov 10, 2017 | Devotion

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) Lately it seems that we all feel troubled, frustrated and powerless due to all that is going on in the world. These things in the world frustrate us because we really can...