Special thanks to Jill Hamming from PEI who is writing the devotionals on the readings from Luke (with help from L.E.Porter’s commentary on Luke). SCRIPTURE: Luke 16:16-18 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION I never thought before today about how the teaching changed with John the Baptist. Before him we read that people heard about the laws of Moses and the…
Author: Norman Sennema
the dishonest manager
Special thanks to Jill Hamming from PEI who is writing the devotionals on the readings from Luke (with help from L.E.Porter’s commentary on Luke). SCRIPTURE: Luke 16:1-15 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION This story of the dishonest manger shocking. It seems as if Jesus is commending dishonesty. Obviously we know that is not true as already in 10-13 Jesus talks…
share your crossroads experience
Feel free to post your comments… How has God revealed Himself to you in a real, personal way (otherwise known as God-moments or crossroads experiences)? What do you sense God calling us to be and do as ‘church’?
band leader
For eight years I was privileged to lead the band/music program at Scugog Christian School. It was an amazing experience. I love music, and I loved the opportunity to to the kids (including my own) the joy and gift of music. Below are some YouTube videos of the last concert. In the song “Mission Impossible”…
two sons
Special thanks to Jill Hamming from PEI who is writing the devotionals on the readings from Luke (with help from L.E.Porter’s commentary on Luke). SCRIPTURE: Luke 15:11-32 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION Here is the third parable of Jesus’ response to the leaders complaining about Him spending time with undesirable people. This time there is more emphasis on the behaviour…
rejoicing
Special thanks to Jill Hamming from PEI who is writing the devotionals on the readings from Luke (with help from L.E.Porter’s commentary on Luke). SCRIPTURE: Luke 15:1-10 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION I wonder what it looks like when the angels rejoice? Explosions of colour like the most amazing fire works? Dancing – is it Celtic, graceful ballroom or ribbons…
accept the challenge
Special thanks to Jill Hamming from PEI who is writing the devotionals on the readings from Luke (with help from L.E.Porter’s commentary on Luke). SCRIPTURE: Luke 14:25-34 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION Jesus turns to the crowd here and challenges them. If you are going to follow Him, Jesus has to be first in your life. You must love Him…
refusing a great banquet
Special thanks to Jill Hamming from PEI who is writing the devotionals on the readings from Luke (with help from L.E.Porter’s commentary on Luke). SCRIPTURE: Luke 14:15-24 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION This passage immediately brought to mind that song entitled, The Wedding Banquet, written by the Medical Mission Sisters in the 60’s. It is a happy, catchy tune that we…
crossroads experience
Have you ever experienced a God-moment? A time when somehow, through some situation or experience, the Lord touches or challenges you deeply. The more aware we are of God, and of what is happening around us, the more we will experience this. God-moments are His way of getting our attention, either to reconnect us to…
unforgettable dinner party
Special thanks to Jill Hamming from PEI who is writing the devotionals on the readings from Luke (with help from L.E.Porter’s commentary on Luke). SCRIPTURE: Luke 14:1-14 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION Have you been to a dinner party where you know one of the guests is an unusual person? You wonder what he will do or say? Jesus lived…