Growing in Wisdom and Favor

Growing in Wisdom and Favor

“After three days, Mary and Joseph found twelve-year-old Jesus in the temple, sitting among teachers, conversing and asking questions.  Those who heard him were amazed at his understanding.  His parents also were astonished, and Mary asked, ‘Son,...
Filled with Flavor

Filled with Flavor

At the wedding feast at Cana, Jesus told the servants to fill six stone water jars, each of which could hold 100 liters, with water.  Once the jars were filled, Jesus said, “Take some water and give it to the one in charge of the feast.”  When the...
Say It True

Say It True

“Simply, let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and let your ‘No’ be ‘No.’   Anything less is untruthful.” — Matthew 5:37 Notes for Contemplation as You Use this Devotional: Jesus teaches throughout the Gospels that integrity of word and deed is a hallmark...
Ask, Seek, and Claim

Ask, Seek, and Claim

“Jesus said: ‘Ask, and you will receive what you ask for.   Seek, and you will find what you seek.   Knock, and the door will be opened to you.’” — Luke 11:9 Notes for Contemplation as You Use this Devotional: Jesus teaches...
Called to Be Our Best

Called to Be Our Best

We used to run around all over the place, busy, scheduled, appointments up the ying yang. Go here, go there.  Things to do.  People to see.  Articles about how to do our make-up and conduct meetings, on airplanes.  Pack for a week in one...