Devotional thoughts on Mark 9:14-29 By Jonathan Underwood Faith is a critical issue for the Christian. We are “justified by faith”; we “live by faith, not by sight.” And yet faith can be elusive—something both the disciples of Jesus and the father of a demon-possessed boy demonstrate in our text. Failure of Faith While Jesus […]
Devotional thoughts on Leviticus 23:33-43 By Daryl Reed Some of my fondest childhood memories are camping trips with my family. To me, the preparation was as much fun as trip itself. Everything leading up to the excursion was memorable, including picking the destination, buying and packing new gear, and making sure our fishing equipment, sleeping […]
Devotional thoughts on Leviticus 16:11-19 By Daryl Reed There are several things we all have in common. Here are two: We all have sinned (Romans 3:23). We all have struggled with guilt that results from sin (John 8:7; Hebrews 10:2). Dealing with Guilt As a young believer I carried in my heart an inordinate amount […]
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 […]
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 […]
