by Pastor John Hering | Dec 30, 2018 | Devotions, Sermons
41 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover.42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom. 43 After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind...
by Pastor Gunnar Ledermann | Nov 14, 2016 | Devotions
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Is this the kind of passage you like to see on a Monday morning? Rejoicing and giving thanks…not usually....
by Pastor Gunnar Ledermann | Nov 11, 2016 | Devotions
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior—from violent people you save me. I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and have...
by Pastor Gunnar Ledermann | Nov 10, 2016 | Devotions
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 Have you ever held a baby chick in your hands? They are so small and helpless. At first they cheep and chirp anxiously waiting to be free from your grasp. The little chick may even squirm...
by Pastor Gunnar Ledermann | Nov 9, 2016 | Devotions
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24 How do you feel after the election? Were your dreams fulfilled or flattened? A lot of hopes follow behind each...
by Pastor Gunnar Ledermann | Nov 2, 2016 | Devotions
“The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.” John 10:3-4...
by Pastor Gunnar Ledermann | Nov 1, 2016 | Devotions
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105 Darkness comes in many forms. Night is darkness from the sun. Clouds from a fierce storm can block out the sun. Shut yourself in a room with no windows, darkness. There are many ways...