bible
Look at the Lamb!
The lamb was central to the sacrifices of the Temple—one life offered in place of another, blood spilled as a covering for wrongdoing.
christmas
1st Sunday after Christmas: Jesus in the Temple
We're in the middle of the 12 days of Christmas until Epiphany. While you might be tempted to pack Christmas up, wait until January 6 for the Magi to appear. We'll talk about the meaning of that next week, but this week we have one of
John
Encountering God: Truth Revealed in Jesus
I'm glad you're here for this last Sunday in the Christian Year, Christ the King Sunday. You can catch a brief 10-minute podcast version each week at God's Time with Chuck Warnock. If you find the devotional or the podcast helpful, please like it
Lectionary Yr B
When Foundations Shake: Facing Uncertainty with Faith
We're almost finished with this cycle of the Christian Year. Advent is just around the corner, but we're not quite done yet. Today's reading from Mark 13 reminds us that when everything changes, God is still at work. Thank you for joining me here
1 Kings
Podcast: Trust Beyond Measure: Lessons from Two Widows
Here's the link to my podcast, God's Time, where you can either listen through my blog here, or from the podcast site, God's Time with Chuck Warnock. The audio is the same as the written version here on my blog. Please check out both
1 Kings
Trust Beyond Measure: Lessons from Two Widows
Our meditation for the 25th week after Pentecost deals with two widows who lived about 700 years apart. Both demonstrated extraordinary trust in God to provide for them. I appreciate your taking time to read, and encourage you to pass it on to others by subscribing, forwarding, or sharing on
Lectionary Yr B
One More Step Toward Love
Welcome, and thanks for being part of our newsletter family! As always, these email devotionals are free. You can subscribe by clicking the button at the bottom of this email. You can unsubscribe at anytime. But, I hope you'll stick around for encouraging words like we have today
Lectionary Yr B
When We Face Problems, God Cares
Have you ever wondered if God cares about your problems, or hears your prayers? Today's meditation answers that question when Jesus hears the cry of a blindman and stops to care for him. I hope this story encourages you, and gives you new incentive to hear and help
Lectionary Yr B
Update: "Understanding Servanthood" revised
Here is the text-only version for tomorrow's (Oct. 20, 2024) reading of Mark 10:35-45. If you want to listen to summary, click here. If you would like to receive these weekly thoughts via email, scroll until you see the subscribe button. Coming next Saturday, "When You
Christian Year & Seasons
Understanding Servanthood in God’s Kingdom
This Sunday, October 20, 2024, is the twenty-second week after Pentecost, and the Gospel reading is Mark 10:35-45. The audio file above is a 12-minute overview for pastors, Bible study leaders, or folks who like to dig deeper into the lectionary reading. I hope this is helpful in preparation
John
Sermon: The Paradox of Following Jesus
On the last Sunday of Lent, I preached from John 12:20-33. It's the story of Jesus after his entry into Jerusalem, and this passage involves three things. First, there were those who wanted to see Jesus; secondly, Jesus warned that those who loved life in this world
Culture
5 Evangelical Trends for 2014
In keeping with end of the year predictions, here are mine. Of course, several years ago I predicted $5 per gallon gas. Thankfully, we never got to that point. But in light of my obvious fallibility I’m framing my prognostications in the familiar “what’s in and what’s