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“You shall not sacrifice to the Lord your God an ox or sheep in which is a blemish or any defect whatever, for that is an abomination to the Lord your God.” –Deuteronomy 17:1 TRANSCRIPTION: Good morning, good morning. Grace and peace be unto all of you, my Father’s children, on this wonderful Thursday morning—the Thursday after Ash Wednesday. Our devotional Scripture today comes from Deuteronomy chapter 17, verse 1. Yesterday we were in the book of Joel, but today I want to c

“Therefore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning…” –Joel 2:12-18 TRANSCRIPTION: Good morning, good morning. Grace and peace be unto all of you, my Father’s children. It is an incredible Wednesday morning, and I’m excited as we kick off our Lenten season on this Ash Wednesday, 2026. We’ve been preparing for this season of Lent as a period of sacrifice—a time to allow ourselves to be consecrated o

Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27 Pastoral Insight: Solomon gives guidance to his children in how they are to walk in life. His emphasis is centered on guarding their hearts and mind from the distractions around them. He urges them to temper their tongue’s because there is the power of creativity and destruction in its use. Personal Reflection: How can we be mindful in the interactions and encounters we face in our day? What measures will we take to be intentional in our sp

Today’s Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5 Pastoral Insight: Joshua prepares the children of Israel to cross the Jordan River and enter the land promised to them from God. They have been poised to make this move for 40 years and now are on the border of their blessing. This transition out of the wilderness is not to be taken lightly so they are being led by the ark of the covenant which represented the presence of God. Personal Reflection: As we start a new week what is the significanc

Today’s Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14 Pastoral Insight: Paul writes to the church in Colossae with a sense of urgency. He gives a clarion call for them to treat one another with a sense of value. Paul understood that the strength of their witness as well as their ability to endure hinged on the connected sense of responsibility they had to one another. The relationships they cultivated would shape their ability to carry out the great commission. Personal Reflection: Why are t

Today’s Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24 Pastoral Insight: Lamentations is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah also known as the”weeping prophet”. So it stands to reason that the writer in this text has experienced a relationship with God with high highs and low lows, however this text encourages us to look to God to bring new mercies every day. This is the quintessential moment that gives us hope in challenging times. That no matter what happens today God has fresh mercy for

Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3 Pastoral Insight: Isaiah prophesies to Judah in their period of Babylonian exile. After allowing them to be punished through exile he reassures them of restoration by way of reaffirming their identity. With their identity restored he reminds them of the strength and resilience they will have through him. Personal Reflection:  How do we handle spaces and challenges that question our identity? What is God saying to us when we see fire metaphoric

Today’s Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7 Pastoral Insight: Paul encourages the saints in Philippi with the promise of peace. This being the first church established in Europe was poised to experience resistance in the establishment of their faith but Paul reinforces a place of supernatural peace. Personal Reflection: How do we draw on the peace of God when adversity seems inevitable? What can we do to remain calm when our circumstances seem chaotic? Is God’s peace more readily ex

Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19 Pastoral Insight: Paul’s prayer for the church in Ephesus is speaking to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. That the Holy Spirit would not only govern your actions but also inform your comprehension of God’s love. That without it you can’t conceive the vastness to which the Love of God extends. Personal Reflection: What does being empowered by God’s spirit look like to you? How does understanding God’s love govern how you view yo

Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-22 Pastoral Insight: The writer emphasizes the weight and value of taking God’s word to heart. The emphasis on God’s teachings guiding and guarding our lives remains at the forefront of the conversation. Personal Reflection: Are you intentional about meditating on God’s word? Do you actively look for guidance from the scriptures? How can you incorporate daily devotion in guiding the day to day decisions In your life?