April 1st, 2026
Read: Mark 14:1-11; Matthew 26:14-15 Sometimes called Spy Wednesday, Wednesday is the day we recall the journey of Judas and his decision to betray Jesus. Knowing what we know on this side of the story, it’s easy to cast heavy critiques on Judas and think down on him because of his actions. Today, we think […]
March 31st, 2026
Read: Matthew 26:6-13 Although this story is very similar to the story in Luke that we explored last week, many scholars believe that the anointing we read about in these Scriptures, which took place during Holy Week, was an entirely separate event. The message is similar, but the context deepens our understanding of the last […]
March 30th, 2026
Today, we read and reflect on Jesus’ actions in the temple courts. Read: Matthew 21:12-13; Mark 11:15-18 Jesus likely cleared the temple courts twice during his ministry, but the second time is the one we are focusing on today. In this story, we see Jesus exhibiting righteous anger – the temple, a place designed for […]
March 29th, 2026
Today is the start of what in many traditions is known as “Holy Week”. Holy Week is the period of 8 days from Palm Sunday – when Jesus entered Jerusalem – to Easter Sunday – when Jesus’ followers encountered their Risen Lord. When we walk with Jesus through this week intentionally – meditating on his […]
March 28th, 2026
Living in the Freedom of Forgiveness Read Luke 7: 48-50 “Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” The other guests began to say among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you, go in peace.” Jesus publicly declares that the woman is forgiven. […]
March 27th, 2026
Forgiveness Changes How We See Others Read: Luke 7:44-46 “Then He turned toward the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You did […]
March 26th, 2026
Forgiveness Produces Love Read Luke 7:47 “Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven–as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.” Jesus explains that the woman’s extravagant love flowed from the forgiveness she had experienced. When we truly grasp how much God has forgiven us, it transforms […]
March 25th, 2026
The Story of Two Debtors Read Luke 7:41-42 “Two people owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he forgave the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?” Jesus tells a simple […]
March 24th, 2026
The Barrier of Self-Righteousness Read: Luke 7:39 “When the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who is touching Him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner.” The Pharisee judged the woman harshly. In his mind, she was […]
March 23rd, 2026
Coming to Jesus for Forgiveness This week our devotionals will explore the story of the sinful woman who anointed Jesus’ feet in Luke 7:36-50. Through this encounter, Jesus reveals the life-changing power of forgiveness. Each day focuses on a different aspect of forgiveness–recognizing our need for it, receiving it, responding to it and extending it […]
