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"Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized,every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." (Acts 2:3-4) In his book "The Spark and the Grind", the artist Erik Wahl explores the power of creativity. You have moments of inspiration, the Spark, then periods of work in between, the Grind. But being...
Keep ReadingAnd suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind,and it filled the entire house where they were sitting (Acts 2:2). The first few moments of silence permit a tantalizing uncertainty. Slowly, the growing vibration of the acoustic invites your curiosity. A noble and inspiring purpose marches in to the roll of snare drums. Then you hear the voice, ready...
Keep ReadingWhen the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly, a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the spir...
Keep ReadingThey saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them, (Acts 2:3-4). Tongues of fire! As someone fond of poetry and art, I love that vivid imagery. Our scripture this week references the Spirit's gift of tongues. I think it's b...
Keep ReadingActs 2 Greetings from the Connect Devotionals writing team! We've enjoyed our summer break and are now happily and busily back at our writing desks. We're excited and grateful for the opportunity of creating a little something fresh for your Inbox every Monday through Friday morning. And you'll see the work of some returning and some brand-new writers! For those who are ...
Keep ReadingHis mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you" (John 2:5). (This is the last week from the archives! Our Connect Devotional writing team is busy crafting daily devotionals to go along with the new sermon series: Ignite. Be on the lookout next week for something new in your inbox each weekday from familiar writers and some new voices who have joined the team.)...
Keep ReadingJohn 2:1-11 (This is the last week from the archives! Our Connect Devotional writing team is busy crafting daily devotionals to go along with the new sermon series: Ignite. Be on the lookout next week for something new in your inbox each weekday from familiar writers and some new voices who have joined the team.) The servants mentioned in our verses this week are asked t...
Keep Reading"Do whatever He tells you" (John 2:5). (This is the last week from the archives! Our Connect Devotional writing team is busy crafting daily devotionals to go along with the new sermon series: Ignite. Be on the lookout next week for something new in your inbox each weekday from familiar writers and some new voices who have joined the team.) "You need to shift your way of ...
Keep ReadingThis, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory.And his disciples believed in him (John 2:11 ESV). (This is the last week from the archives! Our Connect Devotional writing team is busy crafting daily devotionals to go along with the new sermon series: Ignite. Be on the lookout next week for something new in your inbox each weekday from...
Keep ReadingMary said to the servants at the wedding feast, "Do whatever he tells you" (John 2:5). (This is the last week from the archives! Our Connect Devotional writing team is busy crafting daily devotionals to go along with the new sermon series: Ignite. Be on the lookout next week for something new in your inbox each weekday from familiar writers and some new voices who have jo...
Keep ReadingSteve Tamayo These are the twelve he appointed: Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter),James son of Zebedee and his brother John (to them he gave the name Boanerges,which means "sons of thunder"), Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas,James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.Mark 3:16-19 (These devotionals from Februa...
Keep ReadingSteve Tamayo These are the twelve he appointed: Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter),James son of Zebedee and his brother John (to them he gave the name Boanerges,which means "sons of thunder"), Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas,James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. Mark 3:16-19 (These devotionals from Febr...
Keep ReadingSteve Tamayo These are the twelve he appointed(from Mark 3:16) (These devotionals from February 2018 focused on the value of small groups. Chatham Community Church will be resuming small group meetings very soon. If you're not a part of a small group, we pray these devotionals will highlight the advantages of connecting with one.) What's so special about the number 12? ...
Keep ReadingSteve Tamayo He appointed twelve that they might be with himand that he might send them out to preach and to have authority to drive out demons. Mark 3:14-15 (These devotionals from February 2018 focused on the value of small groups. Chatham Community Church will be resuming small group meetings very soon. If you're not a part of a small group, we pray these devotionals...
Keep ReadingSteve Tamayo Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the lake, and a large crowd from Galilee followedJesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him.He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out. Mark 3:7, 1-14a (With the devotional writing team on summer hiatus, please enjoy these devotionals from ...
Keep ReadingThen the woman, seeing that she could not go unnoticed, came tremblingand fell at his feet. In the presence of all the people, she told why she had touched himand how she had been instantly healed. Then he said to her,"Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace" (Luke 8:47,48). [The Connect Devotional team prays you'll be encouraged by these devotionals from April 2...
Keep ReadingThen the woman, seeing that she could not go unnoticed, came trembling and fell at his feethe said to her, "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace" (Luke 8: 47,48). [The Connect Devotional team prays you'll be encouraged by these devotionals from April 2022.] Jesus is on his way to perform a very important action. Jairus's daughter is sick and dying. Jairus ple...
Keep ReadingAs Jesus was on his way (Luke 8:42b). [The Connect Devotional team prays you'll be encouraged by these devotionals from April 2022.] Have you noticed how Jesus is often "on his way" when opportunities to be a good neighbor present themselves? I hope this encourages you as it does me. It means as we are "on our way," going about our business or pleasure, opportunities ma...
Keep ReadingAs Jesus went with him, he was surrounded by the crowds. A woman in the crowdhad suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding, and she could find no cure.Coming up behind Jesus, she touched the fringe of his robe.Immediately, the bleeding stopped. "Who touched me?" Jesus asked.Everyone denied it, and Peter said, "Master, this whole crowd is pressing up against you."But...
Keep ReadingAs Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him [A woman] came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak (Luke 8:42, 44). [The Connect Devotional team prays you'll be encouraged by these devotionals from April 2022.] In our current Won't You Be a Neighbor? series, we're looking at the ways God "neighbors" us, and how that needs to shape us in our relations ...
Keep ReadingSo the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve (Matthew 26:19,20). [The CD team, on summer hiatus, prays these June 2021 devotionals will prepare your hearts for communion this Sunday.] I have many fond memories of sharing family meals: the cousins at their own table while aunt...
Keep ReadingWhile they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks, broke it,and gave it to his disciples (Matthew 27:26). [The CD team, on summer hiatus, prays these June 2021 devotionals will prepare your hearts for communion this Sunday.] Every single time. Every single time the New Testament refers to the Lord's Table (eucharist, the Lord's Supper, communion) in all four Gospel...
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