eDevotions Index
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	September 11 - Three Months Later December 11, 2001	A compendium of edevotions written in the three months since the tragedy of September 11.
	Suffering December 11, 2001	Do not let the disillusionment of September 11th, the fright of the anthrax scare, or your own wrestling with threatening illness or broken relationships drive you away from God.
	Safe with God November 13, 2001	Do not despair and do not fear - you are safe in the hands of God.
	Tarried to Pray October 11, 2001	We see that when terrorist acts brought our country to its knees, we tarried there to pray.
	Commit to Prayer September 25, 2001	Although we may not have the courage of the many heroes in our midst, we do rest in the knowledge that we can commit ourselves to prayer.
	Psalm 34 September 13, 2001	The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit.
	Refuge and Strength September 12, 2001	Even while yesterday’s tragic acts of destruction were going on, and today, while we recoil from the horror of it all, the words of the Psalmist ring out: "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear."
	Breath of Life September 9, 2001	In Christ, the life breath is made present and secure.
	Discern the Mind of Christ July 25, 2001	The task of church leadership is not to vote on issues, or even to come to consensus about decisions, but to discern the mind of Christ.
	Vacations July 18, 2001	Enjoy your vacation this summer or fall. And take joy in your relationship with the Lord.
	Jesus Our Intercessor July 11, 2001	Wherever we are at any time, because of Jesus our intercessor, we have access to God. Use the access.
	Fourth of July July 4, 2001	Recall the God-centered principles of our nation's founders.
	Invisible, Electrifying Faith June 27, 2001	Prayer is like a light switch, we don't see how it works, but it works!
	Fear June 20, 2001	If you recognize fear inside you, don't dwell on it. Overcome it with faith. God is greater; and God is on your side.
	Donuts June 13, 2001	A modern day parable about a boy, his teacher in high school and donuts.
	The Body of Christ June 6, 2001	Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
	American Revolution May 30, 2001	Learn from the culture that spawned the American Revolution to make the way in which our society functions a matter of concern and discussion.
	Presence is a Present May 23, 2001	Today, give the gift of presence to someone you value---your friend, your child, a signficant relationship, your Lord.
	Vision May 16, 2001	May you stay focused on the vision of God and 'seek first the Kingdom of God and all these things will be added to you.'
	Sailboat May 9, 2001	The spiritual equivalent to the sailboat is Christ, the love of God personified.
	Never Give Up! May 2, 2001	Cast your eyes on the Lord, trust in the Lord, and Never Give Up!
	Prayer of Jabez April 25, 2001	Pray the Prayer of Jabez, and let the Blessings of God fall upon you.
	Birds Singing, Flowers Blooming April 22, 2001	Holy Lord, Thank you for the birds that sing and the flowers that bloom.
	Faith, Light, Warmth April 18, 2001	Simple faith; responsive love. Light and warmth, a healing presence. May it be ours today.
	Jesus Christ April 15, 2001	From the majesty of God's omnipotent power to the intimacy of Jesus's love we find the fingerprints of the Risen Christ.
	What Was He Thinking? April 11, 2001	It's never too late to turn to Jesus! He will never reject your plea; He will never withdraw his forgiveness.
	Blessed April 8, 2001	Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
	Rain April 4, 2001	May God's rains of blessing sprinkle, shower, wash, and flash flood your soul.
	Watch and Listen Carefully April 1, 2001	Watch and listen carefully. Don't miss out on a blessing because it isn't packaged the way that you expect.
	Deep Waters March 28, 2001	If your circumstances have made your eyes grow dim with waiting for God, or you have come to deep waters, think about your Lord on the cross.
	Pray Always March 25, 2001	Pray always and do not lose heart.
	Healing March 21, 2001	We are right to involve prayer, meditation, confession and the receipt of forgiveness, and submission to God's will and way in our fights against illness.
	Openness March 18, 2001	Stay open to the unwelcome visitor and unexpected source of knowledge. They may be blessings in disguise.
	Sun and Clouds March 14, 2001	Creator of Light, Clouds, Darkness and Sky, Shine your sweet light upon us, fingering your way through the clouds of our soul until you reach the soil deep within us that you call us to cultivate.
	Light March 11, 2001	When heavy clouds block the sun and any sense of brightness, just remember: The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
	Embroidery March 4, 2001	God has a plan, and is embroidering each of our lives according to that plan.
	Commitment to The Cross February 28, 2001	"When the days drew near for him to be taken up, Jesus set his face to go to Jerusalem." (Luke 9:51) This was an act of commitment to the cross, for Jesus knew that in Jerusalem he would meet death.
	Spiritual Muscles February 11, 2001	Regularly speak to God about healing and wholeness. Spiritual muscles work best if exercised frequently.
	Heavenly Lord, Giver of Peace February 7, 2001	Heavenly Lord, Giver of peace, grace, hope, courage, and love; prepare our hearts to receive the life you intend for each of us.
	Pray for Peace in the Middle East February 4, 2001	Meditate on Psalm 125 and pray for peace in the Middle East.
	Hold People in Your Heart January 31, 2001	A meditation on a line sung by a youth choir: "I'll hold your people in my heart."
	Ask, and It Will Be Given To You January 28, 2001	If then, those of us who are human, know how to give good gifts to our children, how much more will our God in heaven give good things to those who ask!
	Interview With God January 24, 2001	An Interview With God.
	Wings of God January 21, 2001	A reflection on our church's mission in response to the installation of our new Senior Minister.
	False Gods January 17, 2001	We admit, O God, that we are attracted to false gods who lure us from you. Hold us close in your love, that we may never forsake you, but always serve you faithfully.
	Eleanor Roosevelt January 14, 2001	Words of wisdom from Eleanor Roosevelt.
	I Will Not Be Shaken January 10, 2001	Faith can absorb a great many bumps in life. Do not be shaken.
	Devine Relationship January 7, 2001	God has removed obstacles between erring humans and holy divinity, enabling us all to be children of God.
	Start Something of First Importance January 3, 2001	It's a new year; start something of first importance today.
	Count Your Blessings December 31, 2000	Have a Happy 2001 New Year, and count your blessings!
	Perfect Gifts December 20, 2000	May you know moments of giving and receiving perfect gifts from God and community this Christmas.
	Signs December 17, 2000	As evidence of God's love, look at the signs we have been given. Look into the manger. Look on the cross. And believe the good news.
	Christmas Wish List December 13, 2000	Dear God, give me the heart and wisdom I need to nurture and cultivate your world wherever I can. That is my Christmas wish list.
	The Ant and the Contact Lens November 15, 2000	It would do all of us some good to say, "God, I don't know why you want me to carry this load. I can see no good in it and it's awfully heavy. But, if you want me to carry it, I will."
	The Truth November 12, 2000	When you are tempted to deceive or mislead, remember that deception, doubt and diversion were the tools used by Satan to mislead Adam and Eve. Furthermore, remember that Jesus is "the way, the truth, and the life" that will set us free and lead us into everlasting life.
	Just One Touch November 8, 2000	It is our mission as Christians to touch others. Whatever spiritual gift you have, use it to touch someone.
	The Speeding Ticket November 5, 2000	A man learns that speeding in a motor vehicle is truly not worth the price that is too often paid.
	Hurry Up and Wait November 1, 2000	Jesus did not come to hurry us along, but to bathe us into being. It is important to enjoy each moment and live each moment.
	Sacrifical Giving is Trust October 25, 2000	Dear Lord, with our full trust in your care for us, move us to give of our resources and of ourselves.
	The Vine October 22, 2000	Abide in Jesus and revel in your connectedness to the others who abide there too.
	Manufacturer's Recall October 19, 2000	The Maker of all human beings is recalling all units for unconditional repair due to a serious defect known as "Subsequential Internal Non-Morality," or SIN.
	Taste October 15, 2000	O taste and see that the LORD is good. (Psalm 34:8a)
	Job October 11, 2000	Lord, even if I experience undeserved suffering, I invite you to be with me. Open my eyes to see how you will bring good out of my situation.
	Why Read Scripture? October 8, 2000	Reading scripture enables us to experience the living and active word of God.
	A. S. A. P. October 4, 2000	A.S.A.P. - Always Say A Prayer.
	Speak and do not be Silent October 1, 2000	Lord, give me the courage to speak and not be silent; to tell people that I know You and that they can too.
	Wisdom September 27, 2000	You are invited to share all of life with the living God. To accept this invitation is to embrace wisdom. May God dwell with you this day, and always.
	Compass September 24, 2000	Dear God, thank you for the many ways you make our paths clear.
	Rootedness September 20, 2000	In the book of Psalms, the righteous are described as fruitful and prosperous, like trees planted by streams of water.
	All God's People September 17, 2000	A moving prayer for all God's people.
	The People in Your Life September 13, 2000	Embrace and enjoy the most precious things, the people in your life.
	Mary and Martha September 10, 2000	Mary and Martha represent the active and contemplative lives for us, and thus model insight and prophetic action.
	Act According to Jesus September 6, 2000	Ask Jesus for any guidance, insight, plan, or attitude change he thinks you need. Act on the revelation he gives you.
	Thoughts on Prayer September 3, 2000	We are always invited to spend time talking to our Lord.
	Proclaim the Good News August 30, 2000	Connect with God today, and be so centered by your prayer that you are ready to proclaim the good news of God's love with another.
	An Everyday Survival Kit August 27, 2000	A Christian's everyday survival kit.
	Grant me Strength August 23, 2000	A conversation with God, "Grant me strength, Great God, like that of hills!"
	The Butterfly August 20, 2000	A man's intentions to help a butterfly actually causes more harm than good.
	Obedience August 16, 2000	God is not seeking perfection in us, but a willingness to trust divine leading. Listen to the Lord with all your heart, and energetically obey the Spirit's voice.
	If August 13, 2000	No matter your life circumstances, Jesus will always be there for you.
	Servanthood August 9, 2000	When Jesus washes the disciples' feet, it is a moving display of humility and the object lesson illustrating Jesus' new commandment, "Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another."
	When God Moves In August 6, 2000	Invite God into every aspect of your life. This is where God wants to abide.
	Is God Showing Through? August 2, 2000	A story that captures the essence of Christian living - God "showing through."
	Presence July 30, 2000	When we spend time with Jesus in prayer, God's presence is with is, and the world can tell we belong to the living God.
	The Whole Armor of God July 26, 2000	Put on the whole armor of God and be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power.
	Songs of Trust July 23, 2000	Sing songs and joyfully express your trust in God. Trust will take us to our permanent home that is promised by God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
	Prayer Through the Storm July 19, 2000	Prayer was an instrument used by the Apostle Paul in times of strife. Use prayer as your weapon against life's storms.
	Jesus' Prayer July 16, 2000	Jesus' prayer is for his disciples, both those with him and all who believe through their testimony (that's us!). He asks for his disciples to have eternal life. May Jesus' prayer come true in you.
	The Sand Hill Crane July 12, 2000	The leadership and congregation characteristics exhibited by the Sand Hill Crane is a wonderful metaphor for the church.
	My Whole Heart July 9, 2000	I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. Psalm 9:1-2.
	It is Right to Honor God July 5, 2000	It is right to honor God above all competing powers. Whether our stand leads to miracle or martyrdom, we can do no less and keep our integrity and faith.
	John 3:16 July 2, 2000	A story about John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life."
	Be Still June 28, 2000	Be still and listen to God. Then we will do what is God's will.
	Love and Forgiveness June 25, 2000	Read 1 John 3 and be strongly convicted of love and forgiveness.
	I Will Be With You June 21, 2000	Take a moment to repeat the Lord's promise to yourself, and to let it sink in: "I will be with you; I will not fail you or forsake you."
	Limitations June 18, 2000	We have limitations as did many Biblical figures before us. But don't worry. We can step out of our limitations into the unlimited nature of who God is. That will make mincemeat out of our limitations.
	The Gift of Peace June 15, 2000	The risen Jesus speaks peace, passes on peace, leaves peace with us. It is a gift with much meaning.
	Rest in God June 11, 2000	Take time to rest in God, to be holy this moment and let the peace of God pour over you and anoint you anew.
	Practical Wisdom June 7, 2000	Recall that practical wisdom learned at our parent's knees and spoken in our heavenly Father's book of wisdom.
	The Deal June 4, 2000	A humerous story about a young man who has just gotten his driving permit.
	The Edge of the Answer May 31, 2000	To each of us life brings only a little bit of what we've asked for, just the edge of the answer. The full answer is not far from the edge.
	Faith In God's Presence May 28, 2000	Jesus' calming of the Sea of Galilee teaches us an important lesson about having faith in God's presence.
	The Price of Freedom May 24, 2000	Our freedom has been bought at a high price. What is true of our political freedom is all the more true of our spiritual freedom.
	Not In Vain May 21, 2000	The love of God is demonstrated in the death of the Son. Jesus did not die in vain.
	Precepts May 17, 2000	May you recall, or search out, the precepts you need for each day.
	Wait May 14, 2000	Those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
	Decisions May 10, 2000	So that we may make the right decisions, may we be open and listening to His spirit.
	Voltaire May 7, 2000	Stand up and be counted among the confident. We are part of the present and everlasting Kingdom of God.
	Shared Experience May 3, 2000	Recognizing someone through a familiar action, a remembered shared experience, is what communion is all about. Go to your house of worship this Sunday and share a meal with the risen Lord.
	Kid's Letters April 30, 2000	Dear God, Thank you for kids, and their precious prayers to you. Amen.
	Mary's Revelation April 26, 2000	The Lord Jesus said to Mary of Magdala, "Go to my brothers and say to them 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God'".
	Resurrection April 23, 2000	An empty tomb, full of good news. Enter it and believe.
	Christ's Sacrifice April 21, 2000	So that the work of salvation was completed, Jesus died guilty of all the sins of humanity from the Garden of Eden until the end of creation. This is the extent of Christ’s sacrifice for us.
	Passover April 19, 2000	Jesus and his disciples come together in an upper room in Jerusalem to eat the Passover, and Jesus initiates a new commemoration. The bread is Christ’s body; the cup is his blood of the new covenant, poured out for many.
	Hosanna! April 16, 2000	The original Hebrew invocation "hosanna" meant "O save!" It is that need to which the events of Holy Week respond. Jesus came to restore the broken relationships between us and God.
	Opening the Mind April 12, 2000	Open your mind to recognize the mysterious actions of a God who does surprising things. And, may God surprise you today.
	Identity April 9, 2000	Dear Lord, you have done all that is required to set me free and make me whole. You have given me my identity.
	Quiet April 5, 2000	Take the time to quiet your mind and allow room for God's Spirit to flow freely.
	See Yourself? April 2, 2000	A humorous prayer in which you just may see yourself.
	Faith March 29, 2000	Thank you Lord, for the faithfulness of the cloud of witnesses who have given us a deeper conviction of faith.
	Proverbs 25 March 26, 2000	An exegesis on Proverbs 25.
	Psalm of Lament March 22, 2000	Psalm of lament composed by fellow Christians in Myanmar, Burma.
	Middle Lands March 19, 2000	The middle lands is neither the place where one begins nor the place where one has arrived. It can be a place of ups and downs and upheavals. We find comfort when we let God lead the way.
	One Another March 15, 2000	New Testament passages that use the phrase "one another" reveal how we Christians are to treat one another.
	The Visit March 12, 2000	A woman receives a letter from Jesus, who plans to stop by for a visit.
	Prepare Yourself March 8, 2000	Prepare yourself for the marvelous Holy Week mystery.
	The Path March 5, 2000	Peter and James and John stayed on the path and followed Jesus. Are you staying on the path?
	Devotional Sonnets March 1, 2000	May these devotional sonnets inspire you as you walk in the spirit of God.
	Cultural Overlays February 27, 2000	Stripping away cultural overlays reaffirms what is important in the Christian faith.
	Pray Rightly February 23, 2000	The foolishness of worshiping idols is contrasted with the power of praying rightly to God.
	Special Garden February 20, 2000	Plant a special garden, and cultivate with love, because you reap what you sow.
	Radical Priorities February 16, 2000	Measure your relationship with your Lord against the most satisfying of your relationships with parent or child, and discover where you might grow.
	Unconditional Love February 13, 2000	God loves us unconditionally. If we call on God's spirit, he will teach us to love as he loves.
	Touching and Healing February 9, 2000	A meditation on Mark 1:40-45. Jesus will always choose to reach out, to touch you, to provide what you need, and to heal you.
	Losses February 6, 2000	A reflection on losses, in response to our Senior Minister's retirement.
	Get Busy on the Possible February 2, 2000	Dear Lord, help me to turn the impossible over to You, and get busy on the possible.
	Claim Jesus' Victory Over Evil January 30, 2000	When facing evil, take your stand under the righteousness of Christ.
	Contemporary Proverbs January 26, 2000	You are never beyond the reach of God's grace, nor the need of God's grace.
	From Cold to God's Warmth January 23, 2000	As the cold winter wonderland is unfolding outside, may you bask today in the warmth of God's love.