FROM DESPAIR TO HOPE September 16, 2019 | Psalm 22 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus makes only one statement from the cross, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani” (which means ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’)” (Mark 15:34). Many people understand Jesus’ words as a cry of despair. Some […]
GOD HEARS MY CRY September 15, 2019 | Psalms 20–21 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue As Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, He encountered ten lepers who begged Him for healing. Jesus answered their request, and in accordance with Mosaic Law, instructed the men to show themselves to the priest who would declare them clean. […]
WAITING ON GOD September 3, 2019 | Psalm 5 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue Several years ago, passengers at a Houston airport were complaining about how long they had to wait at the baggage claim. So, airport executives hired more baggage handlers and cut the wait time down to eight minutes. However, the complaints did not […]