Devotional thoughts on Exodus 12:1-14 By Daryl Reed In anticipation of my fiftieth birthday, my wife asked me whether or not I wanted to have a big party. I wasn’t sure. I like parties. I just don’t like having parties in my honor—at least that’s what I told my wife. Like many spouses, my wife […]
The Lesson and Life for February 7, 2016
Devotional thoughts on Exodus 12:1-14 By Daryl Reed When I was a teenager I saved my 3-year-old younger brother from drowning. Years later I did the same for my college roommate. Neither instance was dramatic. All I did was walk over to them and give them a hand. The water wasn’t deep. I take that […]
The Lesson and Life for January 31, 2016
Devotional thoughts on John 11:38-44 By Elizabeth Matko Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble, but take heart. I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). He wants us to know that despite grief, tears, problems, and pain, his peace is ours for the taking. Even in the face of trouble, hardship, persecution, and […]
The Lesson and Life for January 24, 2016
Devotional thoughts on John 2:1-12 By Elizabeth Matko What if Mary had not chosen to intercede for the bride and groom who had run out of wine? Would the astounding miracle in Cana ever have happened? Would God’s glory have been revealed that day? Would the disciples’ faith have been solidified? Sometimes we need someone […]
The Lesson and Life for January 17, 2016
Devotional thoughts on Hosea 1:1-11 By Elizabeth Matko I used every trick in the book when I was potty training my first daughter. Once, I even moved her potty chair into the living room where she was watching TV. Even though the chair was right beside her, she still chose to wet her training pants! […]