by Hans Jorgensen | Sep 25, 2020 | Devotions
In Philiippians 2, Paul writes to the people in Philippi that “God is at work among you, enabling you both to will and to work for God’s good pleasure.”We don’t always believe this to be true, but Paul’s words remind us that God is at work among us. What are signs of...
by Hans Jorgensen | Sep 12, 2020 | Devotions
In Matthew 18, Peter asks Jesus how often he needs to forgive – as many as seven times? And Jesus says, “Not seven times, but I tell you, seventy-seven times!”Forgiveness is an important part of our faith, and Jesus teaches us to pray, “Forgive us...
by Hans Jorgensen | Aug 27, 2020 | Devotions
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21 Sometimes I get weary of all the evil happening in our world. Paul knew how often the little church in Rome felt that, too, and encouraged them to keep on. What helps you continue to seek goodness...
by Hans Jorgensen | Aug 20, 2020 | Devotions
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds…” Romans 12:2“That’s the way the world works.” How often have you heard something like that? How do you feel about it?“Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the...
by Hans Jorgensen | Jul 23, 2020 | Devotions
In Matthew 13, Jesus says, “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened.”Jesus picks all the wrong things to signify God’s reign – yeast (because unleavened was used for holy occasions)...
