Category: Devotions

I was driving one day when these lyrics caught my attention, dragging it back from whatever planet it was on for the moment. I was startled by the poignancy of the words: What wisdom puts the prophet in a desert place Nobody to hear a single word he says? And what wisdom brings reward from … Continue reading Lent Reflection: Desert Rice

"So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to … Continue reading Lent Reflection: Approach the throne with boldness

I'm a big fan of the Philadelphia Union and soccer in general. After moving back to the area last year I attended my first game at PPL Park and fell in love with the atmosphere and subsequently the team despite their less than stellar performance on the field. Going into this new season, I'm a … Continue reading Lent Reflection: Don’t just be a fan

Read John 7:10-24 I have a confession. I am a rule-follower. I can’t help but pledge my allegiance to the obedience of the law. Apparently, I have been this way all my life. There is a huge part of me that wishes I can act/think/look/work outside of the rule-following box. Bending and stretching rules has … Continue reading Lent Reflection: Confessions of a rule follower

John 8:21-32 When I was in college, my friends and I had a Sunday routine that last four years. It included going to church, getting something to eat, watching football all afternoon long, getting something to eat, doing homework for an hour, watching The Simpsons, and getting something to eat. The pinnacle of the evening … Continue reading Lent Reflection: The Pursuit of Truth