SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 14:1-18 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. [6] To seek wisdom is a good thing, but this proverb suggests that sin (like being a mocker) can hinder the discover of wisdom. A mocker is someone who speaks in a derogatory manner, which indicates a closed,…
4 lessons
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 17:1-10 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION Jesus is teaching the disciples here. The first charge is to be careful what you teach. Things that cause people to sin are bound to happen but whoever…
heaven or hell?
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 16:19-31 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION In this parable two men die. A rich man, living in luxury and a poor man, Lazarus, who eats table scraps and has dogs licking his sores. The…
are we ready?
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…
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…