Acts 2:1-11 (click to view Scripture below) Reading this passage never gets old for me. Each time I read this account of such a pivotal moment in the redemptive love of … Read More
Fifty Days of Pentecost Devotional Series — Thursday, June 6
Acts 28:23-28 (click to view Scripture below) Our reading today records the activity that occupied the last part of Paul the Apostle’s life. It is an account of mixed results. His efforts continue … Read More
Fifty Days of Pentecost Devotional Series — Wednesday, June 5
Matthew 10:26-33 (click to view Scripture below) Our reading today overflows with the kind of boldness that comes with the power of the Holy Spirit. It is not a boldness that … Read More
Fifty Days of Pentecost Devotional Series — Tuesday, June 4
Luke 18:15-17 (click to view Scripture below) The reading today is one we often refer to when we think of Jesus’ deep concern for children. This is not some sentimental priority that … Read More
Fifty Days of Pentecost Devotional Series — Sunday, June 2
Mark 4:35-41 (click to view Scripture below) Our scripture today is a very straightforward story of Jesus and his disciples near the Sea of Galilee — a primary place for Jesus’ … Read More
Fifty Days of Pentecost Devotional Series — Thursday, May 30
Romans 12:1-3 (click to view Scripture below) In the 1980’s and 1990’s, ChildHope did a series of short films that we showed to churches to highlight the ministry. One of those films … Read More
Fifty Days of Pentecost Devotional Series — Wednesday, May 29
John 6:1-14 (click to view Scripture below) Our reading today is a very familiar story of Jesus’ miracle working power. He is teaching thousands of people who have flocked to hear … Read More
Fifty Days of Pentecost Devotional Series — Tuesday, May 28
Acts 15:36-41 and 2 Timothy 4:11 (click to view Scripture below) Our reading today describes the painful argument that Paul and Barnabas have. This should have been a joyous time because … Read More
Fifty Days of Pentecost Devotional Series — Sunday, May 26
Acts 9:26-31 (click to view Scripture below) Our reading today takes place just after Saul’s conversion. After his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus and the days of blindness … Read More
Fifty Days of Pentecost Devotional Series — Thursday, May 23
Luke 10:17-24 (click to view Scripture below) Your reading today from Luke’s Gospel records the ministry of a group of Jesus’ followers. He appoints them to go out and face the … Read More