by Hans Jorgensen | Jan 26, 2024 | Devotions
In Mark 1, it says “Jesus taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.”What does it mean for someone to teach as “having authority?” Authority can come from outside sources, which is why our society pays attention to diplomas or resumes where we assess...
by Hans Jorgensen | Jan 21, 2024 | Devotions
In Jonah 3:1, it says, “The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time…”The first time Jonah heard God’s word, he went in the opposite direction of what God asked. I imagine that you can resonate with this. Sometimes we don’t want to go where it seems we are being...
by Hans Jorgensen | Jan 12, 2024 | Devotions
In John 1 this Sunday, we will hear Jesus’ invitation to “Come and see.” When faced with questions from others, Jesus doesn’t try to prove a point so much as invite them to come along and explore for themselves. I keep finding that God does not so much send answers as...
