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The Lesson & Life for February 28, 2016

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 […]

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The Lesson & Life for February 21, 2016

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 […]

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The Lesson & Life for February 7, 2016

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 […]

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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 […]

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When Churches Care About Diversity

By Daryl Reed In 2009 I was invited to speak at Mountain Christian Church in Joppa, Maryland. This is a church I had admired and respected for many years. Mountain has a rich history that dates back to the 1820s. Its reputation for being a blessing to its community and a model to other churches […]