by Hans Jorgensen | Oct 9, 2020 | Devotions
In Paul’s letter to the Philippians, Paul writes, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!” Paul loved the people in Philippi, and his epistle oozes with gratefulness for them.Does it seem like Paul really wants to emphasize this since he says it twice?...
by Hans Jorgensen | Oct 2, 2020 | Devotions
Psalm 118 says, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.”Psalm 118 is appointed each year for Easter. It is also part of the graveside liturgy. Psalm 118 reminds us of the mystery of...
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 St. Timothy | Sep 5, 2020 | Devotions
“In Matthew 18, Jesus says, “For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”Jesus seems to value community, and turns our eyes to the possibilities in smallness (two or three gathered). How do you find community with two or three others these...
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...
