Category Archives: Devotional

1 Thessalonians 1

Reading for Wednesday, Dec 12: 1 Thess. 1 Paul writes to the Thessalonians words of encouragement and praise: “We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father … Continue reading →

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Podcast Test

I’ve started a new podcast of our Mayfair Project 3:45 devotional readings. I’m planning to take our comments that we’ve developed here over the past year and post them in podcast form on my PodOmatic site during 2013. Hopefully that … Continue reading →

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Revelation 4

Reading for Thursday, Nov 15: Revelation 4 I have to say up front: this is a little long. But some places require greater explanation. I hope you’ll join in the discussion. With this chapter, John’s vision extends beyond the isle … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 5

Reading for Monday, Nov 5: Eph 5 Paul continues his practical insight into the Christian life by calling us to the imitation of God’s character (v1). This requires an examination of behaviors unbecoming of the Kingdom of God. Not even … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 1: In Christ

Reading for Tuesday, Oct 30: Eph 1 John McKay has said, “This letter is pure music, truth that sings, doctrine set to music.” There is an undeniable lyrical quality to Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. And as we’ll see in … Continue reading →

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On Procrastination

This was sent over to me by my friend, Mike. I wanted to share it here with you all. Don’t wait to read it! It might be too late! 🙂 (I found this excerpt about Benoit Mandelbrot (mathematician) on the … Continue reading →

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Mark 15: Barabbas and Us

Reading for Friday, Oct 26: Mark 15 The release of Barabbas continues to amaze and confound. Intended as an act of grace — the governing authority benevolently commuting one under penalty of death — the crowd’s cry for Barabbas’ release … Continue reading →

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Mark 14

Reading for Thursday, Oct 25: Mark 14 We’ve reached the climax of Mark’s writing: the hours leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. The setting here is no doubt familiar to many of us: Jesus and His disciples observing the Passover; Jesus … Continue reading →

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Mark 7

Reading for Tuesday, Oct 16: Mark 7 In this chapter, “defilement” is one of the major themes. The Pharisees and scribes confront Jesus for His practice of failing to wash His hands prior to eating, thereby risking defilement. But Jesus … Continue reading →

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2 Corinthians 11

Reading for Tuesday, Oct 2: 2 Cor 11 Paul asks the Corinthians to bear with his foolishness (v1) as he gets a few things off his chest in this chapter. Read through it and see what sort of things Paul … Continue reading →

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