Devotional thoughts on Luke 18:9-14 By Jen Dunning Most of us like to be recognized and enjoy a pat on the back for a job well done. It makes us feel valued and appreciated for what we’ve accomplished. I have always enjoyed the spotlight and have used my witty sense of humor for attention and […]
The Lesson and Life for May 8, 2016
Devotional thoughts on Luke 17:11-19 By Jen Dunning Take a moment and imagine you are the lead actor in a box office hit movie. You have just won an Oscar for Best Actor. Walking to center stage, the award is handed to you and you are directed to give your speech. What would you say? […]
The Lesson and Life for May 1, 2016
Devotional thoughts on Luke 17:1-10 By Jen Dunning “When I’d get tired and want to stop, I’d wonder what my next opponent was doing. I’d wonder if he was still working out. I’d tried to visualize him. When I could see him working, I’d start pushing myself.” —Dan Gable, Olympic gold medalist and wrestling coach […]
The Lesson and Life for April 24, 2016
Devotional thoughts on Luke 15:11-24 By Rachel Friel Each day Christians face an unseen spiritual battle. We are called to live in this world yet not love the ways of the world (1 John 2:15). Nonetheless each day we are surrounded by the American dream which tells us we need bigger houses, newer cars, better […]
The Lesson and Life for April 17, 2016
Devotional thoughts on Luke 8:26-36 By Rachel Friel Have you ever questioned the ways of God? Have there been times in your life when your heart was so broken that you looked up to the heavens and asked, “Are you here, God? How could this happen?” As followers of Christ there are seasons in life […]