Genesis 40-41; Mark 3; Job 3 Mark 3:11-1211 And whenever the unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, “You are the Son of God.” 12 And he strictly ordered them not to make him known. Have you ever wondered why Jesus commands the demons to be silent when they are […]

May 1, 2024

Silencing Demons: Why Jesus Muted the Truth in Mark 3

Zechariah 7-8; Revelation 18; Lamentations 2 I don’t have a lot of time to expound on this, so it’s a bit risky to address this at all, but I’m going to do my best. Remember, these devotionals are not sermons; they are more like a snapshot intended to highlight one idea from our daily readings […]

April 24, 2024

Reinterpreting Revelation: Finding Redemption in Divine Judgment

I Kings 3-4; Romans 4; Psalm 130 Guest Post:  Marcia Thorsell I’ve read about Solomon and his wisdom many times over the years, but this time raised a question for me.  When given the opportunity to make any request of God, he asked for wisdom and an understanding heart.  Would I have done that?  Probably […]

February 8, 2024

Unlocking Divine Wisdom: A Modern Seeker’s Guide Inspired by Solomon

Exodus 32; Leviticus 1; Matthew 19; Psalm 115 We’re living in an era that demands first-hand revelation! Indeed, there’s never been a time when first-hand revelation wasn’t essential. We receive grace and faith from the Lord – these are His gifts to us. As a pastor raising two wonderful kids, I can assert with certainty […]

January 22, 2024

Embracing First-Hand Revelation: Insights from Moses and Aaron’s Journey”

Exodus 28-29 / Matthew 17, Psalm 113 Matthew 17:1-3 1 After six days, Jesus took Peter, James, and John (His brother) up a high mountain, just by themselves. 2 There, He was transfigured before them: His face shining like the sun, and His clothes becoming as white as light. 3 Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared, […]

January 19, 2024

Exploring Spiritual Transformation: Insights from Biblical Transfiguration

January 9 Genesis 36-37; Matthew 8; Psalm 104 Matthew 8:10 ESV “When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those who followed Him, ‘Truly, I tell you, with no one in Israel have I found such faith.’ It’s almost hard to fathom, but our Jesus can marvel. He can be brought to wonder. The […]

January 9, 2024

Faith’s Marvel: Exploring the Power of Belief in Matthew 8

Genesis 48 And Jacob said to Joseph, “God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me, and said to me, ‘Behold, I will make you fruitful and multiply you, and I will make of you a company of peoples and will give this land to your offspring after you […]

July 7, 2023

Embracing Generational Blessings: Lessons from Jacob’s Journey