Showing posts with label devotional. Show all posts
Showing posts with label devotional. Show all posts

Monday, January 30, 2012

Book Review: A Year With Jesus

Nettlehorst, R. P.,  A Year With Jesus:  Daily Readings and Reflections on Jesus' Own Words.  Thomas Nelson, 2011.


We can understand Jesus' message best when we approach it with humility and openness.

R. P. Nettlehorst

In many ways, R. P. Nettlehorst's A Year With Jesus:  Daily Readings and Reflections on Jesus' Own Words is a typical devotional collection.  It follows the usual formula:  a daily scripture passage labeled "Day 1" through "Day 365" followed by a brief (approximately half page) reflection on the meaning and application of the scripture.  The daily readings are grouped into sections with names like "Love and Hate," "Truth and Lies," "Arrogance and Humility," "Friends and Enemies," "Belief and Disbelief," and "Patience and Impatience."

Several things set this book apart from other devotional collections.  The theme is unique in that the scripture selections are Jesus's words from the Gospels, Acts, and Revelation.  They follow a rough timeline of His ministry and conclude with the crucifixion and resurrection.  The reflections that follow the selections are straight-forward and action-oriented, designed to impel the reader forward in his or her faith journey.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Daily Readings for Season After Epiphany

The daily lectionary readings for the Season After Epiphany are available.  Download them from this link:

Season After Epiphany Daily Readings

Happy New Year!

Friday, October 7, 2011

Advent & Christmas Readings 2011

It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas!  Carols pervade the malls, Santas twinkle from every window.  But there is a season before Christmas.  Advent's message is very simple:  Prepare Ye The Way of the Lord.  The lectionary readings for the season lead us, step by step, to a manger in Bethlehem.  Prepare your hearts for the coming of the King!

Advent Reader 2011