by Neil Ellis | Oct 16, 2015 | Devotionals
We continue our series on Job. Over the previous two weeks we have witnessed Job’s suffering and participated in Job’s reaction to God’s absence. On Sunday God answers Job our of the whirlwind. It is a powerful and provocative piece of scripture. It...
by Neil Ellis | Sep 17, 2015 | Devotionals
We continue our series on James this Sunday. The opening verse from our passage has James asking the following question, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” An interesting question that might find some individuals boasting of their worthiness and...
by Neil Ellis | Sep 10, 2015 | Devotionals
Loose lips sink ships. A slogan that came into use during WWII. It was meant to limit soldiers into giving away important information. Another way of saying it is ‘careless talk costs lives’. While most of us today do not operate under such secrecy this...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 20, 2015 | Devotionals
At most churches, on most Sunday’s we do not hear a loud triumphant call to battle. We might shout for joy for all that God has done. We may give thanks for God’s mercy in our lives. We may pray for forgiveness and continuing grace. However, we do not...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 13, 2015 | Devotionals
On the surface our Old Testament reading appears to describe the peaceful transition of power between King David and his son Solomon. Our reading opens with David’s death and then continues describing Solomon and his desire for wisdom. This reading which begins...
