Putting Jesus’ words into practice about forgiving is incredibly difficult because it means casting aside our old identity and ways of justifying ourselves to see ourselves and act in a new way.
Category: Devotional reflections
Day 11 – Let Us Celebrate (Luke 15:23)
Jesus talked a lot about food and a lot about celebrating. This was a constant theme for him. Celebration and … More
Day 10 – When You Fast (Mt. 6:17)
To truly fast you ought to abstain from something important in your life, something you think you can’t go without, … More
Day 9 – Come with Me to a Quiet Place (Mark 6:31)
You probably don’t need statistics to tell you we are busy. It’s hard for us to spend significant amounts of … More
Day 8 – Worship the Lord Your God (Luke 4:8)
Everyone worships someone or something…. Many of us struggle with worshipping the wrong things or people. We worship things that … More
Day 7 – Pray Earnestly (Mt. 9:38)
Will Davis, author of “Pray Big,” says, “Somehow we’ve gotten the impression that true prayer requires big words, lengthy phrases, … More
Day 6 – Abide in My Word
What if I told you God could speak to you at any moment? Sometimes people say, “I just keep waiting … More
Day 5 – Going
When Jesus began his ministry, he moved with an incredible sense of urgency. In the Gospel of Mark, the words … More
Day 4 – Giving
Jesus talked a lot about giving. In fact, Jesus talked more about money than he talked about love, heaven or … More
Day 3 – Serving
2 Kings 4 is the story of a wealthy Shunammite woman. She made a guest room in her house for … More
Farewell to Shadowlands 