Daily Devotionals

DAILY READING Luke 13:31-35 What would you do if you knew exactly how many days you had left in your life? In this text, Jesus knows he only has a few days…

DAILY READING Luke 13:31-35 Without the broader context of these verses, you lose the scope and impact of Luke’s words. Let’s zoom out.  Currently, Jesus is traveling with the disciples…

DAILY READING Luke 13:31-35 These short verses contain several interesting and provocative ideas. Verses 31-33 focus on Jesus’ thoughts about the Jewish King Herod Antipas. He called him “that fox.” Why would Jesus call him…

DAILY READING Luke 13:31-35 Brentwood United Methodist Church is my spiritual home. It was here that I sang the songs of childhood and learned the classic Bible stories.  This youth…

DAILY READING Luke 4:1-13 Right before Jesus is in the desert, he is baptized in the Jordan river by John the Baptist. Immediately following the baptism, Jesus is driven out into the…

DAILY READING Luke 4:1-13 I have never spent much time alone in the wilderness; partly because I fear what creatures larger than me I might run into, but mostly because being alone leaves…

DAILY READING Luke 4:1-13 Why is it that temptation comes at the least opportune time for us? When we are finally starting to get back to a routine, the seasons…

DAILY READING Luke 4:1-13 We’re all familiar with the pre-flight safety routine – the one that instructs passengers to put on their oxygen mask first before assisting children or other passengers….

DAILY READING Luke 4:1-13 Wilderness  When the Wilderness overcomes you, and covers you over like the darkness of a polar winter  You will be by yourself, but not alone.  For…

DAILY READING Luke 4:1-13 You know when you’ve read a scripture numerous times, and then suddenly, you realize something you’ve not noticed before? Yes, it happens to me, too.  Jesus was led into the wilderness… BY…