John 13:21,25-27,31
21After saying this Jesus was troubled in spirit, and declared, ‘Very truly, I tell you, one of you will betray me.’ … 25So while reclining next to Jesus, [the disciple] asked him, ‘Lord, who is it?’ 26Jesus answered, ‘It is the one to whom I give this piece of bread when I have dipped it in the dish.’ So when he had dipped the piece of bread, he gave it to Judas son of Simon Iscariot. 27After he received the piece of bread, Satan entered into him. Jesus said to him, ‘Do quickly what you are going to do.’ … 31When he had gone out, Jesus said, ‘Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him.
A couple of years ago when I was first getting used to driving the car, I accidentally hit the side of my garage when I was coming home one night. Needless to say, there was some yelling, crying, and driving privileges taken away. For a while, it seemed like this little accident consumed my life.
But without my mishap in driving, I would not have written a narrative for my English class that I submitted to present at my school’s Writer’s Week in front of the whole school. I had turned a potentially terrible situation around by using it as inspiration to present in front of my peers.
Jesus knew that I would get in my accident, just as he knew that Judas would do something wrong; however, he did not judge me or Judas and just let us make our mistakes. Jesus knew that God would make both Judas and my problem turn into something good in the long run. Mistakes are inevitable; we just have to remember that God will take care of us and that it is all part of His greater plan for us.
Christine Spasoff
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Tuesday
John 12:20-21
20Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. 21They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus.’
I often sympathize with the Greeks in the Bible. They seem to want to know and want to understand, but their own learning and intelligence gets in their way. Here, they have a request I’ve often had myself – to see Jesus. ‘Seeing is believing’ is a common phrase and the sentiment is old. Once
I’ve seen something, I can understand it better and know how to understand it.
Of course, these Greeks, like us today, don’t go directly to see Jesus. No, they go to an intermediary and ask for his permission. Which is another thing I’m guilty of. Instead of seeing Jesus all around me – in my coworker’s smile, in my children’s hugs, or anywhere else, I go seeking for Jesus
through intermediaries who may or may not be with Jesus at that moment. I seek Jesus like the Greeks.
The good news is that Jesus is here with us. Even in this dark, depressing end of the Lenten season, with Maundy Thursday and Good Friday looming, Jesus is here. With Easter seemingly still far way, Jesus is here. Look around, if you wish to see Jesus, and you will.
Doug Kuhlman
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20Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. 21They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus.’
I often sympathize with the Greeks in the Bible. They seem to want to know and want to understand, but their own learning and intelligence gets in their way. Here, they have a request I’ve often had myself – to see Jesus. ‘Seeing is believing’ is a common phrase and the sentiment is old. Once
I’ve seen something, I can understand it better and know how to understand it.
Of course, these Greeks, like us today, don’t go directly to see Jesus. No, they go to an intermediary and ask for his permission. Which is another thing I’m guilty of. Instead of seeing Jesus all around me – in my coworker’s smile, in my children’s hugs, or anywhere else, I go seeking for Jesus
through intermediaries who may or may not be with Jesus at that moment. I seek Jesus like the Greeks.
The good news is that Jesus is here with us. Even in this dark, depressing end of the Lenten season, with Maundy Thursday and Good Friday looming, Jesus is here. With Easter seemingly still far way, Jesus is here. Look around, if you wish to see Jesus, and you will.
Doug Kuhlman
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for worship this Holy Week on Maundy Thursday at 7 pm, Good Friday at 10 am (Children's Service) and 7 pm, Easter Vigil (Saturday) at 7 pm and Easter morning at 8:30 and 11.
Monday, March 29, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Monday
John 12:3-5,7-8
3Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the
fragrance of the perfume. 4But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about to betray him), said, 5’Why was this perfume not
sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?’ … 7Jesus said, ‘Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it
for the day of my burial. 8You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.’
This passage confuses me, because I see evil in that bottle of expensive perfume. I see evil in the fact that Jesus did not agree with Judas. Jesus' reasoning for allowing Mary to use the perfume on him was, he would not be with them for long, whereas the poor they will always have. But my question is, in all of Jesus' goodness, why did he choose to keep this unnecessary token for his personal use? Perfume is something we can live without, and it could have been sold to help others. Yet Jesus chose to keep it.
I do not wish to tarnish the enigma that is Jesus Christ, but I would like to make a point to others. He died for our sins, and is completely selfless, but he was still only human during this time. As humans we are flawed, and Jesus was not an exception while he resided within a human body. Without
flaws, Jesus never would have died for our sins.
Alexander Spriggs
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3Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the
fragrance of the perfume. 4But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about to betray him), said, 5’Why was this perfume not
sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?’ … 7Jesus said, ‘Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it
for the day of my burial. 8You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.’
This passage confuses me, because I see evil in that bottle of expensive perfume. I see evil in the fact that Jesus did not agree with Judas. Jesus' reasoning for allowing Mary to use the perfume on him was, he would not be with them for long, whereas the poor they will always have. But my question is, in all of Jesus' goodness, why did he choose to keep this unnecessary token for his personal use? Perfume is something we can live without, and it could have been sold to help others. Yet Jesus chose to keep it.
I do not wish to tarnish the enigma that is Jesus Christ, but I would like to make a point to others. He died for our sins, and is completely selfless, but he was still only human during this time. As humans we are flawed, and Jesus was not an exception while he resided within a human body. Without
flaws, Jesus never would have died for our sins.
Alexander Spriggs
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for worship this Holy Week on Maundy Thursday at 7 pm, Good Friday at 10 am (Children's Service) and 7 pm, Easter Vigil (Saturday) at 7 pm and Easter morning at 8:30 and 11.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Saturday
Luke 22:1-2,7-8
1Now the festival of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was near. 2The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to
put Jesus to death, for they were afraid of the people.
7Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. 8So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, ‘Go and
prepare the Passover meal for us that we may eat it.’
The chief priests and scribes knew that many were listening to Jesus and they were afraid of the people. They were looking for an opportunity to betray Him when no crowd was present. In the face of adversity, they wanted to be alone and inconspicuous to avoid controversy. On the other hand,
Jesus anticipated his betrayal and suffering. Rather than isolate himself, he sought the fellowship of his disciples, continued to teach and celebrate.
This contrast provides us with a practical lesson. When faced with adversity, we can either be like the priests and scribes, isolating ourselves, or we can be like Jesus and choose the fellowship of believers.
Jan Olson
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1Now the festival of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was near. 2The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to
put Jesus to death, for they were afraid of the people.
7Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. 8So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, ‘Go and
prepare the Passover meal for us that we may eat it.’
The chief priests and scribes knew that many were listening to Jesus and they were afraid of the people. They were looking for an opportunity to betray Him when no crowd was present. In the face of adversity, they wanted to be alone and inconspicuous to avoid controversy. On the other hand,
Jesus anticipated his betrayal and suffering. Rather than isolate himself, he sought the fellowship of his disciples, continued to teach and celebrate.
This contrast provides us with a practical lesson. When faced with adversity, we can either be like the priests and scribes, isolating ourselves, or we can be like Jesus and choose the fellowship of believers.
Jan Olson
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for worship on Sunday at 8:30 and 11. Easter morning (April 4) we will have a breakfast. To contribute cooking or service, be in touch with Sandi Bolinger or Lori Quinn (847-991-4513).
Friday, March 26, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Friday
Hebrews 2:14-18
14Since, therefore, the children share flesh and blood, he himself likewise shared the same things, so that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by the fear of death. 16For it is clear that
he did not come to help angels, but the descendants of Abraham. 17Therefore he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every respect,
so that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make a sacrifice of atonement for the sins of the people.
18Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.
In the business world, I was always most impressed with those folks who worked their way up in a company to get to management positions rather than those who just came into a company at those positions. Those who’ve worked their way up in a company know the business and how it works,
they know the folks in other departments that they can call on for help or with questions, and, perhaps most importantly, they understand the journey it took to get where they are today.
I believe that was what God was thinking when He had Jesus come to us in flesh and blood. He could effectively preach to us and deliver God’s message because he had lived as we had, felt what we had, been tempted as we had, and basically just had to deal with life like we all have to. That
gave Jesus and his message the weight it needed to be seriously considered by we humans on Earth. Here’s a guy who looks and acts like us who is God’s son coming to deliver God’s message. Maybe it makes us feel like we, too, can be close to God if we just let Him into our lives.
Margo Ban
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14Since, therefore, the children share flesh and blood, he himself likewise shared the same things, so that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by the fear of death. 16For it is clear that
he did not come to help angels, but the descendants of Abraham. 17Therefore he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every respect,
so that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make a sacrifice of atonement for the sins of the people.
18Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.
In the business world, I was always most impressed with those folks who worked their way up in a company to get to management positions rather than those who just came into a company at those positions. Those who’ve worked their way up in a company know the business and how it works,
they know the folks in other departments that they can call on for help or with questions, and, perhaps most importantly, they understand the journey it took to get where they are today.
I believe that was what God was thinking when He had Jesus come to us in flesh and blood. He could effectively preach to us and deliver God’s message because he had lived as we had, felt what we had, been tempted as we had, and basically just had to deal with life like we all have to. That
gave Jesus and his message the weight it needed to be seriously considered by we humans on Earth. Here’s a guy who looks and acts like us who is God’s son coming to deliver God’s message. Maybe it makes us feel like we, too, can be close to God if we just let Him into our lives.
Margo Ban
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for worship on Sunday at 8:30 and 11. Easter morning (April 4) we will have a breakfast. To contribute cooking or service, be in touch with Sandi Bolinger or Lori Quinn (847-991-4513).
Thursday, March 25, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Thursday
Hebrews 2:1,8b-9
1Therefore we must pay greater attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. 8… As it is, we do not yet see everything
in subjection to them, 9but we do see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because
of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
At the beginning of the letter to the Hebrews we’re told that “long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways through the prophets,” but now God has spoken, definitively, to us through his Son, Jesus. Jesus, who is higher even than the angels. Jesus, who now sits at the right hand
of the Majesty on high. Jesus, who tasted death for everyone. Jesus is the one who we must pay greater attention to.
As we approach again the holiest of weeks, and walk with Jesus as he tastes death, pay attention. Live the words of ELW Hymn #347:
Go to dark Gethsemane
… watch with him one bitter hour
… learn from Jesus Christ to pray.
Follow to the judgment hall, view the Lord of life arraigned
… learn from him to bear the cross
… learn from Jesus Christ to die.
But don’t stop there – are you still paying attention? Early hasten to the tomb… where Jesus, our Savior, who tasted death for us, teaches us also to rise to eternal life.
Doug Williams
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1Therefore we must pay greater attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. 8… As it is, we do not yet see everything
in subjection to them, 9but we do see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because
of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
At the beginning of the letter to the Hebrews we’re told that “long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways through the prophets,” but now God has spoken, definitively, to us through his Son, Jesus. Jesus, who is higher even than the angels. Jesus, who now sits at the right hand
of the Majesty on high. Jesus, who tasted death for everyone. Jesus is the one who we must pay greater attention to.
As we approach again the holiest of weeks, and walk with Jesus as he tastes death, pay attention. Live the words of ELW Hymn #347:
Go to dark Gethsemane
… watch with him one bitter hour
… learn from Jesus Christ to pray.
Follow to the judgment hall, view the Lord of life arraigned
… learn from him to bear the cross
… learn from Jesus Christ to die.
But don’t stop there – are you still paying attention? Early hasten to the tomb… where Jesus, our Savior, who tasted death for us, teaches us also to rise to eternal life.
Doug Williams
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for worship on Sunday at 8:30 and 11. Easter morning (April 4) we will have a breakfast. To contribute cooking or service, be in touch with Sandi Bolinger or Lori Quinn (847-991-4513).
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Wednesday
Luke 18:31-33
31Then [Jesus] took the twelve aside and said to them, ‘See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished. 32For he will be handed over to the Gentiles; and he will be mocked and insulted and spat upon.
33After they have flogged him, they will kill him, and on the third day he will rise again.’
Jesus is talking to the disciples and predicting his death once again. They were quite puzzled. “Son of Man?” What was he talking about? They’re going to hurt him and make him suffer? He’s such a nice guy why would anyone want to do that? He’s going to die? What did he mean, “On the third
day he will rise again?”
We’re quite lucky, aren’t we? We’re the ones messing up all the time and this nice guy had to go and die for us. It is hard to accept that we deserve to have all our sins forgiven. It is hard to believe that anyone could love us that much. Do I deserve it? Not me!
I’m messing up all the time “He loves me; yes, he really does. He died and rose again because he loves me. He loves us all. We’re pretty lucky, aren’t we?
Karen Peterson
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31Then [Jesus] took the twelve aside and said to them, ‘See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished. 32For he will be handed over to the Gentiles; and he will be mocked and insulted and spat upon.
33After they have flogged him, they will kill him, and on the third day he will rise again.’
Jesus is talking to the disciples and predicting his death once again. They were quite puzzled. “Son of Man?” What was he talking about? They’re going to hurt him and make him suffer? He’s such a nice guy why would anyone want to do that? He’s going to die? What did he mean, “On the third
day he will rise again?”
We’re quite lucky, aren’t we? We’re the ones messing up all the time and this nice guy had to go and die for us. It is hard to accept that we deserve to have all our sins forgiven. It is hard to believe that anyone could love us that much. Do I deserve it? Not me!
I’m messing up all the time “He loves me; yes, he really does. He died and rose again because he loves me. He loves us all. We’re pretty lucky, aren’t we?
Karen Peterson
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Wednesday, September 24 will be our Seder Dinner. Email office@allsaintspalatine.org to reserve your spot. Join us for worship on Sunday at 8:30 and 11. Easter morning (April 4) we will have a breakfast. To contribute cooking or service, be in touch with Sandi Bolinger or Lori Quinn (847-991-4513).
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Tuesday
I John 2:18,28
18Children, it is the last hour! As you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. From this we know that it is the last hour. … 28And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he is revealed we may have confidence and not be put to shame
before him at his coming.
Biblical scholars tell us that I and II John are the only New Testament books to refer to the term "antichrist." However, often in scripture we are reminded that one day, the "last hour" will come.
Doesn't it seem that today there are increasing predictions of "end times" in popular movies and books? (And almost always, using this theme in a calculated way, seeking to instill fear and deep anxiety in our hearts.)
How important, then, that we remember, for instance, what Jesus told his disciples, just before his ascension (Acts 1) – "It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be
my witnesses..." And also to hold fast to this reminder in I John – that there is NO reason to fear if we remain rooted in Christ, and no matter WHAT or WHEN, to know that we can live with confidence in his eternal presence.
Del Anderson
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Wednesday, September 24 will be our Seder Dinner. Email office@allsaintspalatine.org to reserve your spot. Join us for worship on Sunday at 8:30 and 11. Easter morning (April 4) we will have a breakfast. To contribute cooking or service, be in touch with Sandi Bolinger or Lori Quinn (847-991-4513).
18Children, it is the last hour! As you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. From this we know that it is the last hour. … 28And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he is revealed we may have confidence and not be put to shame
before him at his coming.
Biblical scholars tell us that I and II John are the only New Testament books to refer to the term "antichrist." However, often in scripture we are reminded that one day, the "last hour" will come.
Doesn't it seem that today there are increasing predictions of "end times" in popular movies and books? (And almost always, using this theme in a calculated way, seeking to instill fear and deep anxiety in our hearts.)
How important, then, that we remember, for instance, what Jesus told his disciples, just before his ascension (Acts 1) – "It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be
my witnesses..." And also to hold fast to this reminder in I John – that there is NO reason to fear if we remain rooted in Christ, and no matter WHAT or WHEN, to know that we can live with confidence in his eternal presence.
Del Anderson
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Wednesday, September 24 will be our Seder Dinner. Email office@allsaintspalatine.org to reserve your spot. Join us for worship on Sunday at 8:30 and 11. Easter morning (April 4) we will have a breakfast. To contribute cooking or service, be in touch with Sandi Bolinger or Lori Quinn (847-991-4513).
Monday, March 22, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Monday
Hebrews 10:19-25
19Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, 20by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), 21and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22let us approach with a true heart in
full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23Let us hold fast to the
confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. 24And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good
deeds, 25not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Victoria Island, British Columbia was brimming with visitors during Seattle’s 1961 World’s Fair. So it shouldn’t have surprised us that motel “No Vacancy” signs greeted us everywhere. And then we noticed someone directing us up a winding drive to a grand Victorian museum. We bone-tired,
dirty travelers were to be its overnight guests.
My parents and I entered that splendid sanctuary timidly, knowing that these accommodations were way out of our league. But that night we slept on antique beds with fine linens. In the morning, before museum visitors arrived, we were served breakfast on silver platters, with antique silverware.
During that short stay, (not as costly as we feared), the gracious museum owner delighted us with stories, shared the best that she had with us, treating us as if we belonged.
Reading this passage, I’m reminded that Jesus is like that gracious host, embracing us with his love, inexhaustible bounty, and reassuring us that we, indeed, belong with him. What an incredibly joyful task we have as we share that comforting hospitality and love with others.
Jane Oppermann
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Wednesday, September 24 will be our Seder Dinner. Email office@allsaintspalatine.org to reserve your spot. Join us for worship on Sunday at 8:30 and 11. Easter morning (April 4) we will have a breakfast. To contribute cooking or service, be in touch with Sandi Bolinger or Lori Quinn (847-991-4513).
19Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, 20by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), 21and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22let us approach with a true heart in
full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23Let us hold fast to the
confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. 24And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good
deeds, 25not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Victoria Island, British Columbia was brimming with visitors during Seattle’s 1961 World’s Fair. So it shouldn’t have surprised us that motel “No Vacancy” signs greeted us everywhere. And then we noticed someone directing us up a winding drive to a grand Victorian museum. We bone-tired,
dirty travelers were to be its overnight guests.
My parents and I entered that splendid sanctuary timidly, knowing that these accommodations were way out of our league. But that night we slept on antique beds with fine linens. In the morning, before museum visitors arrived, we were served breakfast on silver platters, with antique silverware.
During that short stay, (not as costly as we feared), the gracious museum owner delighted us with stories, shared the best that she had with us, treating us as if we belonged.
Reading this passage, I’m reminded that Jesus is like that gracious host, embracing us with his love, inexhaustible bounty, and reassuring us that we, indeed, belong with him. What an incredibly joyful task we have as we share that comforting hospitality and love with others.
Jane Oppermann
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Wednesday, September 24 will be our Seder Dinner. Email office@allsaintspalatine.org to reserve your spot. Join us for worship on Sunday at 8:30 and 11. Easter morning (April 4) we will have a breakfast. To contribute cooking or service, be in touch with Sandi Bolinger or Lori Quinn (847-991-4513).
Saturday, March 20, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Saturday
John 11:46
But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what [Jesus] had done.
As you age, you gain different perspectives. One tried and true theory that becomes clearer as my hair gets grayer:
“GOSSIP and RUMORS – true or untrue – never do anyone any good”
When I was in high school – way back in the 1970’s – my friends and I were fascinated by GOSSIP and RUMORS. As high school seniors, we actually would start fake rumors and see how many days it would take until the rumor “came back to us” via others spreading the gossip. As I recall, the average time was about 3-4 school days.
Today – and being with teens a lot – rumors can spread literally in minutes (rather than days) – given the speed of texting, Facebook, Twitter, on and on… it can destroy peoples’ lives and in even minor cases…. ruin their self-esteem.
One of the plain facts that scream at me about this passage: Spreading rumors ended up getting Jesus killed. If having his Son die from peoples’ rumors isn’t a clear sign that God doesn’t want his children gossiping – what is?
Not spreading a ‘juicy rumor’ is anti-cultural, especially in these fast times. People think it will make them more popular to be in-the-know – but what does it really accomplish?
Next time you want to pass along some good gossip…. pray about it, and see if that’s what God REALLY wants you to do as a Christian.
Kevin Kinsella
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But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what [Jesus] had done.
As you age, you gain different perspectives. One tried and true theory that becomes clearer as my hair gets grayer:
“GOSSIP and RUMORS – true or untrue – never do anyone any good”
When I was in high school – way back in the 1970’s – my friends and I were fascinated by GOSSIP and RUMORS. As high school seniors, we actually would start fake rumors and see how many days it would take until the rumor “came back to us” via others spreading the gossip. As I recall, the average time was about 3-4 school days.
Today – and being with teens a lot – rumors can spread literally in minutes (rather than days) – given the speed of texting, Facebook, Twitter, on and on… it can destroy peoples’ lives and in even minor cases…. ruin their self-esteem.
One of the plain facts that scream at me about this passage: Spreading rumors ended up getting Jesus killed. If having his Son die from peoples’ rumors isn’t a clear sign that God doesn’t want his children gossiping – what is?
Not spreading a ‘juicy rumor’ is anti-cultural, especially in these fast times. People think it will make them more popular to be in-the-know – but what does it really accomplish?
Next time you want to pass along some good gossip…. pray about it, and see if that’s what God REALLY wants you to do as a Christian.
Kevin Kinsella
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Friday, March 19, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Friday
Philippians 2:27,3:1
2 27He was indeed so ill that he nearly died. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, so that I would not have one
sorrow after another.
3 1Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord.
God’s mercy is great, and sometimes, it’s hard to believe that someone would do something so incredible, like dying on the cross for us. It doesn’t stop there. He also defeated death; He does it every day. He saves lives of people who are important to us.
Nine years ago this year, someone very dear to me was diagnosed with the deadliest form of skin cancer, Malignant Melanoma. I was only 6 years old but able to understand everything that was going on. My family and I prayed like crazy until it seemed like hope was lost. And eventually, the
doctors did not know what else to do but go into emergency surgery that had a 50% survival rate. I never stopped praying because at 6, praying was all I could do.
When you cry out to God, He hears you, and when the doctors told my family and me that she made it through the surgery with no cancer left in her body, I knew for sure that God can do anything and everything. Never give up hope and rejoice in the Lord forever. Have you looked back and
rejoiced for what God has done for you in your life?
Pray
Until
Something
Happens
Amy Grasso
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2 27He was indeed so ill that he nearly died. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, so that I would not have one
sorrow after another.
3 1Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord.
God’s mercy is great, and sometimes, it’s hard to believe that someone would do something so incredible, like dying on the cross for us. It doesn’t stop there. He also defeated death; He does it every day. He saves lives of people who are important to us.
Nine years ago this year, someone very dear to me was diagnosed with the deadliest form of skin cancer, Malignant Melanoma. I was only 6 years old but able to understand everything that was going on. My family and I prayed like crazy until it seemed like hope was lost. And eventually, the
doctors did not know what else to do but go into emergency surgery that had a 50% survival rate. I never stopped praying because at 6, praying was all I could do.
When you cry out to God, He hears you, and when the doctors told my family and me that she made it through the surgery with no cancer left in her body, I knew for sure that God can do anything and everything. Never give up hope and rejoice in the Lord forever. Have you looked back and
rejoiced for what God has done for you in your life?
Pray
Until
Something
Happens
Amy Grasso
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for worship on Sunday at 8:30 and 11. Wednesday, September 24 will be our Seder Dinner. Email office@allsaintspalatine.org to reserve your spot. Easter morning (April 4) we will have a breakfast. To contribute cooking or service, be in touch with Sandi Bolinger or Lori Quinn (847-991-4513).
Thursday, March 18, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Thursday
Philippians 2:20-22
20 I have no one like [Timothy] who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. 21All of them are seeking their own interests, not those of Jesus
Christ. 22But Timothy’s worth you know, how like a son with a father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.
In an age of instant communications (I don’t Twitter but I do have email and two telephone numbers) the concept of a carefully written letter is anachronistic. But sometimes I think the Luddites were right. Words are powerful and too often email messages are misunderstood; I suspect the risk is higher in 140 characters.
In this passage from his letter, Paul is telling the church at Philippi that he is sending his associate Timothy back to be with them. Tim’s job is to personally deliver Paul’s thanks for gifts the Philippians’ had sent to him in prison and to help them sort through quarrels and bickering that are dividing them. Importantly, Paul is telling them that Timothy (unlike others in Rome at the time) is speaking the “true” gospel. That he will be genuinely concerned for their welfare.
As we move toward Holy Week and Easter, we get to hear the “true” gospel directly from Jesus. He is so concerned with our welfare that He is preparing to give his life for ours. Thankfully that message is written out in full; there is no way it can be misunderstood.
Tom Germuska
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for worship on Sunday at 8:30 and 11. Wednesday, September 24 will be our Seder Dinner. Email office@allsaintspalatine.org to reserve your spot. Easter morning (April 4) we will have a breakfast. To contribute cooking or service, be in touch with Sandi Bolinger or Lori Quinn (847-991-4513).
20 I have no one like [Timothy] who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. 21All of them are seeking their own interests, not those of Jesus
Christ. 22But Timothy’s worth you know, how like a son with a father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.
In an age of instant communications (I don’t Twitter but I do have email and two telephone numbers) the concept of a carefully written letter is anachronistic. But sometimes I think the Luddites were right. Words are powerful and too often email messages are misunderstood; I suspect the risk is higher in 140 characters.
In this passage from his letter, Paul is telling the church at Philippi that he is sending his associate Timothy back to be with them. Tim’s job is to personally deliver Paul’s thanks for gifts the Philippians’ had sent to him in prison and to help them sort through quarrels and bickering that are dividing them. Importantly, Paul is telling them that Timothy (unlike others in Rome at the time) is speaking the “true” gospel. That he will be genuinely concerned for their welfare.
As we move toward Holy Week and Easter, we get to hear the “true” gospel directly from Jesus. He is so concerned with our welfare that He is preparing to give his life for ours. Thankfully that message is written out in full; there is no way it can be misunderstood.
Tom Germuska
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for worship on Sunday at 8:30 and 11. Wednesday, September 24 will be our Seder Dinner. Email office@allsaintspalatine.org to reserve your spot. Easter morning (April 4) we will have a breakfast. To contribute cooking or service, be in touch with Sandi Bolinger or Lori Quinn (847-991-4513).
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Wednesday
Luke 9:10-17
10On their return the apostles told Jesus all they had done. He took them with him and withdrew privately to a city called Bethsaida. 11When the crowds found out about it, they followed him; and he welcomed them, and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed to be cured.
12The day was drawing to a close, and the twelve came to him and said, ‘Send the crowd away, so that they may go into the surrounding villages
and countryside, to lodge and get provisions; for we are here in a deserted place.’ 13But he said to them, ‘You give them something to eat.’
They said, ‘We have no more than five loaves and two fish—unless we are to go and buy food for all these people.’ 14For there were about five
thousand men. And he said to his disciples, ‘Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each.’ 15They did so and made them all sit down.
16And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before
the crowd. 17And all ate and were filled. What was left over was gathered up, twelve baskets of broken pieces.
This is one of my favorite Bible stories. It’s just SO “God.”
What I learn from this story is:
1. Trust in God (like the apostles and the crowd did).
2. Thank God for what I have to work with. (Jesus thanked God for the 5 loaves and 2 fish.)
3. The people were so interested in what Jesus was saying they didn’t think about their own needs (food and shelter).
I am continuously awestruck at how difficult these 3 things are to do. Yet, how easy life becomes when I manage to do them.
Adrienne Bolbot
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for Lenten worship on Wednesday with dinner at 6:15 and worship at 7. Wednesday, September 24 will be our Seder Dinner. Email office@allsaintspalatine.org to reserve your spot. Easter morning (April 4) we will have a breakfast. To contribute cooking or service, be in touch with Sandi Bolinger or Lori Quinn (847-991-4513).
10On their return the apostles told Jesus all they had done. He took them with him and withdrew privately to a city called Bethsaida. 11When the crowds found out about it, they followed him; and he welcomed them, and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed to be cured.
12The day was drawing to a close, and the twelve came to him and said, ‘Send the crowd away, so that they may go into the surrounding villages
and countryside, to lodge and get provisions; for we are here in a deserted place.’ 13But he said to them, ‘You give them something to eat.’
They said, ‘We have no more than five loaves and two fish—unless we are to go and buy food for all these people.’ 14For there were about five
thousand men. And he said to his disciples, ‘Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each.’ 15They did so and made them all sit down.
16And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before
the crowd. 17And all ate and were filled. What was left over was gathered up, twelve baskets of broken pieces.
This is one of my favorite Bible stories. It’s just SO “God.”
What I learn from this story is:
1. Trust in God (like the apostles and the crowd did).
2. Thank God for what I have to work with. (Jesus thanked God for the 5 loaves and 2 fish.)
3. The people were so interested in what Jesus was saying they didn’t think about their own needs (food and shelter).
I am continuously awestruck at how difficult these 3 things are to do. Yet, how easy life becomes when I manage to do them.
Adrienne Bolbot
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for Lenten worship on Wednesday with dinner at 6:15 and worship at 7. Wednesday, September 24 will be our Seder Dinner. Email office@allsaintspalatine.org to reserve your spot. Easter morning (April 4) we will have a breakfast. To contribute cooking or service, be in touch with Sandi Bolinger or Lori Quinn (847-991-4513).
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Tuesday
Revelation 19:9-10
9And the angel said to me, ‘Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.’ And he said to me, ‘These are true words of God.’ 10Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said to me, ‘You must not do that! I am a fellow-servant with you and your comrades who hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.’
John, the writer of this text, falls victim to the temptation of false worship. He falls down at the angel’s feet. And the angel says, Don’t do that. “Worship God!”
We might say, “Well, we would never worship anyone or anything but God.” Really? Are there other things in our life to which we give our time and our loyalty? Our jobs? Our treasures? Our families? Because of our American love of consumption, some say that shopping malls are our new
worship sites. Do we lust after the glitter—the newest technology, the best brands, the fastest cars?
Even more difficult to see as “false worship” are those who say they believe in the Bible or in traditions or practices of a congregation or denomination. For example, is our belief in the Bible as we interpret it? Or is our belief in the God who is revealed to us through the Bible—and in other ways? What is the difference? “Worship God!”
Sonia C. Solomonson
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for Lenten worship on Wednesday with dinner at 6:15 and worship at 7. Wednesday, September 24 will be our Seder Dinner. Email office@allsaintspalatine.org to reserve your spot. Easter morning (April 4) we will have a breakfast. To contribute cooking or service, be in touch with Sandi Bolinger or Lori Quinn (847-991-4513).
9And the angel said to me, ‘Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.’ And he said to me, ‘These are true words of God.’ 10Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said to me, ‘You must not do that! I am a fellow-servant with you and your comrades who hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.’
John, the writer of this text, falls victim to the temptation of false worship. He falls down at the angel’s feet. And the angel says, Don’t do that. “Worship God!”
We might say, “Well, we would never worship anyone or anything but God.” Really? Are there other things in our life to which we give our time and our loyalty? Our jobs? Our treasures? Our families? Because of our American love of consumption, some say that shopping malls are our new
worship sites. Do we lust after the glitter—the newest technology, the best brands, the fastest cars?
Even more difficult to see as “false worship” are those who say they believe in the Bible or in traditions or practices of a congregation or denomination. For example, is our belief in the Bible as we interpret it? Or is our belief in the God who is revealed to us through the Bible—and in other ways? What is the difference? “Worship God!”
Sonia C. Solomonson
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for Lenten worship on Wednesday with dinner at 6:15 and worship at 7. Wednesday, September 24 will be our Seder Dinner. Email office@allsaintspalatine.org to reserve your spot. Easter morning (April 4) we will have a breakfast. To contribute cooking or service, be in touch with Sandi Bolinger or Lori Quinn (847-991-4513).
Monday, March 15, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Monday
Revelation 19:7-8
7Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready;
8to her it has been granted to be clothed with fine linen, bright and pure’— for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints.
A wedding is a wonderful celebration of two lives uniting to begin a new life together. There is a great deal of preparation that goes into the wedding. Everyone wants the day to be a special one and for all to go smoothly. Having just gone through wedding planning recently, I understand the work
involved and time devoted to this day.
In this passage we as the people of God are uniting with Christ in a union when he comes again. We are eagerly waiting and watching for him. As we wait we prepare as the bride does for her wedding.
Our preparations include "clothing" ourselves in fine linen or in other words doing God's work on earth, righteous acts done in love for him. We want to be ready for this celebration and blessed event. We also are inviting others: family, friends, neighbors and others to join us in following Christ
so they, too, will be part of the wedding and celebration. This is a wedding we won't want to miss!
In this Lenten season may we reach out to those around us who haven't heard God’s message of love and salvation that they may be part of His heavenly family and celebrate our wedding with Him.
Cindy Parkin
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for Lenten worship on Wednesday with dinner at 6:15 and worship at 7. Wednesday, September 24 will be our Seder Dinner. Email office@allsaintspalatine.org to reserve your spot. Easter morning (April 4) we will have a breakfast. To contribute cooking or service, be in touch with Sandi Bolinger or Lori Quinn (847-991-4513).
7Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready;
8to her it has been granted to be clothed with fine linen, bright and pure’— for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints.
A wedding is a wonderful celebration of two lives uniting to begin a new life together. There is a great deal of preparation that goes into the wedding. Everyone wants the day to be a special one and for all to go smoothly. Having just gone through wedding planning recently, I understand the work
involved and time devoted to this day.
In this passage we as the people of God are uniting with Christ in a union when he comes again. We are eagerly waiting and watching for him. As we wait we prepare as the bride does for her wedding.
Our preparations include "clothing" ourselves in fine linen or in other words doing God's work on earth, righteous acts done in love for him. We want to be ready for this celebration and blessed event. We also are inviting others: family, friends, neighbors and others to join us in following Christ
so they, too, will be part of the wedding and celebration. This is a wedding we won't want to miss!
In this Lenten season may we reach out to those around us who haven't heard God’s message of love and salvation that they may be part of His heavenly family and celebrate our wedding with Him.
Cindy Parkin
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for Lenten worship on Wednesday with dinner at 6:15 and worship at 7. Wednesday, September 24 will be our Seder Dinner. Email office@allsaintspalatine.org to reserve your spot. Easter morning (April 4) we will have a breakfast. To contribute cooking or service, be in touch with Sandi Bolinger or Lori Quinn (847-991-4513).
Saturday, March 13, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Saturday
Luke 15:8-10
8‘Or what woman having ten silver coins, if she loses one of them, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds
it? 9When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbours, saying, “Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.” 10Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.’
I’m going to let you in on a secret: I am a fairly disorganized person. I lose stuff all the time, and it drives me nuts. To me, nothing is more frustrating than to be sure that the thing I thought was in one place just isn’t there—or anywhere else for that matter. And it’s always the important things that get lost, isn’t it?
We have all been there, sweeping the house, searching carefully in every corner and under every couch cushion until we find the keys or that darn cell phone. However, this search for our material possessions is easier than finding the intangible things we so easily lose track of—our time, our faith.
But we can take comfort that when we are searching for time to devote to our lost priorities, or searching for ways to renew our faith, God is there with us, lighting the lamp, turning over the couch cushions, and rejoicing with us when we finally come home to Him.
Now where did I leave those darn keys??
Karen Goodlow
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8‘Or what woman having ten silver coins, if she loses one of them, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds
it? 9When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbours, saying, “Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.” 10Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.’
I’m going to let you in on a secret: I am a fairly disorganized person. I lose stuff all the time, and it drives me nuts. To me, nothing is more frustrating than to be sure that the thing I thought was in one place just isn’t there—or anywhere else for that matter. And it’s always the important things that get lost, isn’t it?
We have all been there, sweeping the house, searching carefully in every corner and under every couch cushion until we find the keys or that darn cell phone. However, this search for our material possessions is easier than finding the intangible things we so easily lose track of—our time, our faith.
But we can take comfort that when we are searching for time to devote to our lost priorities, or searching for ways to renew our faith, God is there with us, lighting the lamp, turning over the couch cushions, and rejoicing with us when we finally come home to Him.
Now where did I leave those darn keys??
Karen Goodlow
For more information, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us Sunday for worship 8:30 and 11, with Education Hour at 9:45. Remember to "spring forward" with your clock by an hour so you won't be late.
Friday, March 12, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Friday
2 Corinthians 5:6-10
6So we are always confident; even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord— 7for we walk by faith, not by sight. 8Yes, we do have confidence, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. 10For all of us must appear before the judgement seat of Christ, so that each may receive recompense for what has been done in the body, whether good or evil.
Walking by faith, not sight…now there’s something that calls me to task. I have always been a person who likes to know the why and how of things. As a kid, I would exasperate my mom because I was always asking questions, to the point that she would get somewhat disturbed and remark,
“Why are you always asking questions?” I wanted to know. Period. So, for me the walking by faith, not by sight, is a challenge at times.
There is a song called “Walk by Faith” by a contemporary Christian group named Out of the Grey. I’ve always liked this song because part of the lyrics talk about “I can’t see straight in the broad daylight,” can’t see even though it’s right in front of me. Even though I often can’t see what
God wants me to do, and even though it’s a struggle to do as God wants me to do, I can be confident that my aim to please God will be looked upon with favor. And grace. For God certainly knows that my blindness often leads me in the wrong direction.
Lori Quinn
For more information, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us Sunday for worship 8:30 and 11, with Education Hour at 9:45. Remember to "spring forward" with your clock by an hour so you won't be late.
6So we are always confident; even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord— 7for we walk by faith, not by sight. 8Yes, we do have confidence, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. 10For all of us must appear before the judgement seat of Christ, so that each may receive recompense for what has been done in the body, whether good or evil.
Walking by faith, not sight…now there’s something that calls me to task. I have always been a person who likes to know the why and how of things. As a kid, I would exasperate my mom because I was always asking questions, to the point that she would get somewhat disturbed and remark,
“Why are you always asking questions?” I wanted to know. Period. So, for me the walking by faith, not by sight, is a challenge at times.
There is a song called “Walk by Faith” by a contemporary Christian group named Out of the Grey. I’ve always liked this song because part of the lyrics talk about “I can’t see straight in the broad daylight,” can’t see even though it’s right in front of me. Even though I often can’t see what
God wants me to do, and even though it’s a struggle to do as God wants me to do, I can be confident that my aim to please God will be looked upon with favor. And grace. For God certainly knows that my blindness often leads me in the wrong direction.
Lori Quinn
For more information, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us Sunday for worship 8:30 and 11, with Education Hour at 9:45. Remember to "spring forward" with your clock by an hour so you won't be late.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Thursday
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
16So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. 17For this slight
momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, 18because we look not at what can be seen but at
what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.
As a physical therapist, I work with patients who are suffering from strokes, spinal cord injuries, brain tumors, or a myriad of other neurological disorders. When I tell people what I do for a living, many comment on what depressing work it must be. But generally it isn’t depressing. The patients
make progress and get great excitement out of achieving even the simplest of milestones—getting out of a chair, taking a step on their own, wiggling their toes. This excitement is fuel to help them continue on the road to recovery, motivating them to meet more challenging goals.
Except when they don’t.
Some patients suffer from strokes so severe, or diseases for which there is no cure, that they do not make progress. Strength fades, muscles atrophy, and the outer nature wastes away. It would be easy for them to lose heart. It is easy for all of us to lose heart as we face afflictions, heartbreak, illness, and the struggles of every day.
While weights and treadmills and cycles build our outer strength, God tells us that facing our struggles and afflictions is the exercise we need to prepare us for glory beyond all measure. And so we do not lose heart.
Karen Goodlow
For more information, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us Sunday for worship 8:30 and 11, with Education Hour at 9:45. Remember to "spring forward" with your clock by an hour so you won't be late.
16So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. 17For this slight
momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, 18because we look not at what can be seen but at
what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.
As a physical therapist, I work with patients who are suffering from strokes, spinal cord injuries, brain tumors, or a myriad of other neurological disorders. When I tell people what I do for a living, many comment on what depressing work it must be. But generally it isn’t depressing. The patients
make progress and get great excitement out of achieving even the simplest of milestones—getting out of a chair, taking a step on their own, wiggling their toes. This excitement is fuel to help them continue on the road to recovery, motivating them to meet more challenging goals.
Except when they don’t.
Some patients suffer from strokes so severe, or diseases for which there is no cure, that they do not make progress. Strength fades, muscles atrophy, and the outer nature wastes away. It would be easy for them to lose heart. It is easy for all of us to lose heart as we face afflictions, heartbreak, illness, and the struggles of every day.
While weights and treadmills and cycles build our outer strength, God tells us that facing our struggles and afflictions is the exercise we need to prepare us for glory beyond all measure. And so we do not lose heart.
Karen Goodlow
For more information, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us Sunday for worship 8:30 and 11, with Education Hour at 9:45. Remember to "spring forward" with your clock by an hour so you won't be late.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Wednesday
Luke 13:18-21
18He said therefore, ‘What is the kingdom of God like? And to what should I compare it? 19It is like a mustard seed that someone took and
sowed in the garden; it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches.’
20And again he said, ‘To what should I compare the kingdom of God? 21It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures
of flour until all of it was leavened.’
Waiting... Waiting for Easter, waiting for spring, waiting for the warmth of God’s love like the sun warming the earth. Here we wait for the earth to “green up” as the days grow longer and the plants start to grow. Today we are at the midpoint of lent and we have the lectionary text of the parable
of the mustard seed. We are all familiar with several of the parables of seeds being sown and strewn about – some landing on rocks, some on the path and even some on good rich soil. The mustard seed – just a small little ball (as far as seeds go, it is pretty big – but like all seeds it is pretty small). As a kid I recall the mustard plants in our backyard garden going to seed and recognizing just how fast they grow.
If God makes a plant like the mustard seed (or for that matter castor beans or bamboo) grow as fast as they grow – we have little waiting to do. Half of Lent is over - what have we done to prepare? Have we taken up the cross already or will we take up the cross and walk with Jesus in his Lenten journey “when we get a little closer to Good Friday?”
Steve Fedota
For more information, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for midweek Lenten worship TONIGHT at 7 pm with supper at 6:15.
18He said therefore, ‘What is the kingdom of God like? And to what should I compare it? 19It is like a mustard seed that someone took and
sowed in the garden; it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches.’
20And again he said, ‘To what should I compare the kingdom of God? 21It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures
of flour until all of it was leavened.’
Waiting... Waiting for Easter, waiting for spring, waiting for the warmth of God’s love like the sun warming the earth. Here we wait for the earth to “green up” as the days grow longer and the plants start to grow. Today we are at the midpoint of lent and we have the lectionary text of the parable
of the mustard seed. We are all familiar with several of the parables of seeds being sown and strewn about – some landing on rocks, some on the path and even some on good rich soil. The mustard seed – just a small little ball (as far as seeds go, it is pretty big – but like all seeds it is pretty small). As a kid I recall the mustard plants in our backyard garden going to seed and recognizing just how fast they grow.
If God makes a plant like the mustard seed (or for that matter castor beans or bamboo) grow as fast as they grow – we have little waiting to do. Half of Lent is over - what have we done to prepare? Have we taken up the cross already or will we take up the cross and walk with Jesus in his Lenten journey “when we get a little closer to Good Friday?”
Steve Fedota
For more information, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for midweek Lenten worship TONIGHT at 7 pm with supper at 6:15.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Tuesday
Romans 2:12-16
12All who have sinned apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. 13For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but the doers of the law who will be justified. 14When Gentiles, who do not possess the law, do instinctively what the law requires, these, though not having the law, are a law to themselves. 15They show that what the law requires is written on their hearts, to which their own conscience also bears witness; and their conflicting thoughts will accuse or perhaps excuse them 16on the day when, according to my gospel, God, through Jesus Christ, will judge the secret thoughts of all.
On a recent trip I stood on the steps of the Coliseum in Ephesus where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians and I couldn't help but wonder "What was he telling them?" Was he speaking about the law of God the Jews kept or was it the law of man. Surely these people had well-developed laws of their own, and in that case, I could imagine them thinking — "And your point is?" No, it had to be something different. These Gentiles had to receive the truth that when the law is broken there is a God that provides forgiveness and eternal life through One who has taken on himself the burden of all their wrongs. A new concept for them and one that we can live by.
Carole Graesser
For more information, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for midweek Lenten worship on Wednesday at 7 pm with supper at 6:15.
12All who have sinned apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. 13For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but the doers of the law who will be justified. 14When Gentiles, who do not possess the law, do instinctively what the law requires, these, though not having the law, are a law to themselves. 15They show that what the law requires is written on their hearts, to which their own conscience also bears witness; and their conflicting thoughts will accuse or perhaps excuse them 16on the day when, according to my gospel, God, through Jesus Christ, will judge the secret thoughts of all.
On a recent trip I stood on the steps of the Coliseum in Ephesus where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians and I couldn't help but wonder "What was he telling them?" Was he speaking about the law of God the Jews kept or was it the law of man. Surely these people had well-developed laws of their own, and in that case, I could imagine them thinking — "And your point is?" No, it had to be something different. These Gentiles had to receive the truth that when the law is broken there is a God that provides forgiveness and eternal life through One who has taken on himself the burden of all their wrongs. A new concept for them and one that we can live by.
Carole Graesser
For more information, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for midweek Lenten worship on Wednesday at 7 pm with supper at 6:15.
Monday, March 8, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Monday
Romans 2:1,6-11
1Therefore you have no excuse, whoever you are, when you judge others; for in passing judgement on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, are doing the very same things. … 6For he will repay according to each one’s deeds: 7to those who by patiently doing good seek for glory and honour and immortality, he will give eternal life; 8while for those who are self-seeking and who obey not the truth but wickedness,
there will be wrath and fury. 9There will be anguish and distress for everyone who does evil, the Jew first and also the Greek, 10but glory and
honour and peace for everyone who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. 11For God shows no partiality.
I don’t know about you, but there have been plenty of times when I have looked at what someone else wears, how they act, what they drive, who their friends are, what church they go to, how much they earn, what kind of family they have and other evaluations. My judgments don’t mean anything!
In fact they are a waste of time. Only God’s judgment matters.
What makes a difference is getting to know who that person is and how I can become a better Christian for knowing them. I realize that God has put an abundance of different people in this world to offer unique ideas and insights. Only by using these resources can we come closer to what He desires.
As we consider this time in Christ’ life, remember that he died for us. We should not judge on what we see, but what is honorable and righteous.
Michael Nedzel
For more information, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for midweek Lenten worship on Wednesday at 7 pm with supper at 6:15.
1Therefore you have no excuse, whoever you are, when you judge others; for in passing judgement on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, are doing the very same things. … 6For he will repay according to each one’s deeds: 7to those who by patiently doing good seek for glory and honour and immortality, he will give eternal life; 8while for those who are self-seeking and who obey not the truth but wickedness,
there will be wrath and fury. 9There will be anguish and distress for everyone who does evil, the Jew first and also the Greek, 10but glory and
honour and peace for everyone who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. 11For God shows no partiality.
I don’t know about you, but there have been plenty of times when I have looked at what someone else wears, how they act, what they drive, who their friends are, what church they go to, how much they earn, what kind of family they have and other evaluations. My judgments don’t mean anything!
In fact they are a waste of time. Only God’s judgment matters.
What makes a difference is getting to know who that person is and how I can become a better Christian for knowing them. I realize that God has put an abundance of different people in this world to offer unique ideas and insights. Only by using these resources can we come closer to what He desires.
As we consider this time in Christ’ life, remember that he died for us. We should not judge on what we see, but what is honorable and righteous.
Michael Nedzel
For more information, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for midweek Lenten worship on Wednesday at 7 pm with supper at 6:15.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Saturday
Luke 6:43-45
43 [Jesus said,] ‘No good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit; 44for each tree is known by its own fruit. Figs are not
gathered from thorns, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. 45The good person out of the good treasure of the heart produces good,
and the evil person out of evil treasure produces evil; for it is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks.
I’ve tried to grow fruit trees in my back yard. Apple, cherry, anything that would make a good pie. Every one of them either died or gave poor fruit, so I grow berries and vegetables instead. But this verse isn’t about fruit trees, it’s about us. The short version is, we show our true colors (what’s in
our hearts) by what we do and say.
That’s why I’m leery of sticking a fish on my car or wearing a really obvious cross — am I making Jesus look bad if I cut someone off in traffic or forget to be nice at work?
In The Lord of the Rings, Sauron, the evil one, doesn’t appear physically so he speaks through someone else, called the Mouth of Sauron (and what a disgusting mouth it is, too). In real life, Jesus is the good guy and he can speak through us. But what comes out of our mouths when we talk — something fruitful?
Every day we make choices about what we allow into our lives and into our hearts. Lent (the word means “lengthen”) gives us another chance to think about it and turn again to the growing light.
Linda Foltz
For more information on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org. Remember to join us this Sunday morning for worship at 8:30 and 11. Education Hour for all ages at 9:45.
43 [Jesus said,] ‘No good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit; 44for each tree is known by its own fruit. Figs are not
gathered from thorns, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. 45The good person out of the good treasure of the heart produces good,
and the evil person out of evil treasure produces evil; for it is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks.
I’ve tried to grow fruit trees in my back yard. Apple, cherry, anything that would make a good pie. Every one of them either died or gave poor fruit, so I grow berries and vegetables instead. But this verse isn’t about fruit trees, it’s about us. The short version is, we show our true colors (what’s in
our hearts) by what we do and say.
That’s why I’m leery of sticking a fish on my car or wearing a really obvious cross — am I making Jesus look bad if I cut someone off in traffic or forget to be nice at work?
In The Lord of the Rings, Sauron, the evil one, doesn’t appear physically so he speaks through someone else, called the Mouth of Sauron (and what a disgusting mouth it is, too). In real life, Jesus is the good guy and he can speak through us. But what comes out of our mouths when we talk — something fruitful?
Every day we make choices about what we allow into our lives and into our hearts. Lent (the word means “lengthen”) gives us another chance to think about it and turn again to the growing light.
Linda Foltz
For more information on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org. Remember to join us this Sunday morning for worship at 8:30 and 11. Education Hour for all ages at 9:45.
Friday, March 5, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Friday
Revelation 3:3
Remember then what you received and heard; obey it, and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come to you.
I found this passage, more or less, rather harsh. Maybe I believe so because I have not read the entire book of Revelation, so I do not completely understand the reasoning behind the fear that the author is trying to inflict in this passage. So, to the best of my abilities, I will tell you what I got
out of this passage of the Bible.
This type of fear reminded me of the old belief the Puritans had back when the United States was first being settled. The way the Puritans ruled their lives was by fear. This fear came from the belief that if they ever did anything that was considered a sin, they would be sent to Hell. In fact, part of
their belief was that at birth only very few people were chosen to go to Heaven, but their only chance of making it there was by living a "pure" life. I have always disagreed with this idea and still do.
This passage is not one of my favorites. I personally believe that God does not need to use fear to make people repent, and if they repent out of fear, are they truly repenting? Being fearful of God is not a true form of worship. And by true, I mean right. If God must force you to believe in Him, then I
do not believe that you truly believe in Him and love Him.
Alexander Spriggs
For more information on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org. Remember to join us this Sunday morning for worship at 8:30 and 11. Education Hour for all ages at 9:45.
Remember then what you received and heard; obey it, and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come to you.
I found this passage, more or less, rather harsh. Maybe I believe so because I have not read the entire book of Revelation, so I do not completely understand the reasoning behind the fear that the author is trying to inflict in this passage. So, to the best of my abilities, I will tell you what I got
out of this passage of the Bible.
This type of fear reminded me of the old belief the Puritans had back when the United States was first being settled. The way the Puritans ruled their lives was by fear. This fear came from the belief that if they ever did anything that was considered a sin, they would be sent to Hell. In fact, part of
their belief was that at birth only very few people were chosen to go to Heaven, but their only chance of making it there was by living a "pure" life. I have always disagreed with this idea and still do.
This passage is not one of my favorites. I personally believe that God does not need to use fear to make people repent, and if they repent out of fear, are they truly repenting? Being fearful of God is not a true form of worship. And by true, I mean right. If God must force you to believe in Him, then I
do not believe that you truly believe in Him and love Him.
Alexander Spriggs
For more information on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org. Remember to join us this Sunday morning for worship at 8:30 and 11. Education Hour for all ages at 9:45.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Thursday
Revelation 2:8-11
8 ‘And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the first and the last, who was dead and came to life: 9‘I know your affliction and your poverty, even though you are rich. I know the slander on the part of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Beware, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have affliction. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. 11Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. Whoever conquers will not be harmed by the second death.
Poverty, weaknesses and riches. What an unlikely combination! What immediately comes to mind is Don Moen’s song, Give Thanks.
Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks unto the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son
And now let the weak say, 'I am strong'
Let the poor say, 'I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us'
Give thanks
Whether spiritually or physically weak or living in poverty, we have received the greatest gift of all, the saving power of Jesus Christ. What are you thankful for today? How has the Lord touched your life today?
Jan Olson
For more information on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org. Remember to join us this Sunday morning for worship at 8:30 and 11. Education Hour for all ages at 9:45.
8 ‘And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the first and the last, who was dead and came to life: 9‘I know your affliction and your poverty, even though you are rich. I know the slander on the part of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Beware, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have affliction. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. 11Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. Whoever conquers will not be harmed by the second death.
Poverty, weaknesses and riches. What an unlikely combination! What immediately comes to mind is Don Moen’s song, Give Thanks.
Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks unto the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son
And now let the weak say, 'I am strong'
Let the poor say, 'I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us'
Give thanks
Whether spiritually or physically weak or living in poverty, we have received the greatest gift of all, the saving power of Jesus Christ. What are you thankful for today? How has the Lord touched your life today?
Jan Olson
For more information on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org. Remember to join us this Sunday morning for worship at 8:30 and 11. Education Hour for all ages at 9:45.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Wednesday
Luke 13:23-24,30
23Someone asked [Jesus], ‘Lord, will only a few be saved?’ He said to them, 24‘Strive to enter through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able. … 30Indeed, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.’
Upon reading this, I find myself feeling as if I need to go out and volunteer more, to be more humble, to put the needs of others before my own. In our society, people are always striving to be the best, to be first. We become so focused on our own desires that we forget about those who have absolutely nothing, save for faith and hope.
I recall how my teacher recited the last verse from this passage back when I was in elementary school. Of course, those who were trying to be in the front of the line for recess immediately ran to the back of the room, acting all saintly.
I think what this passage tries to convey is how our society needs to be more giving. Instead of being absorbed by our own selfishness, we should focus more on improving the lives of others. The success of one’s life shouldn’t be measured by how much money they make or how big their house
is, but rather how many people they have positively influenced.
Dan Quinn
For more information on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org. Remember to join us TONIGHT (Wednesday) for Lenten supper and worship. Supper at 6:15 and worship (featuring Holden Evening Prayer and drama) at 7.
23Someone asked [Jesus], ‘Lord, will only a few be saved?’ He said to them, 24‘Strive to enter through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able. … 30Indeed, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.’
Upon reading this, I find myself feeling as if I need to go out and volunteer more, to be more humble, to put the needs of others before my own. In our society, people are always striving to be the best, to be first. We become so focused on our own desires that we forget about those who have absolutely nothing, save for faith and hope.
I recall how my teacher recited the last verse from this passage back when I was in elementary school. Of course, those who were trying to be in the front of the line for recess immediately ran to the back of the room, acting all saintly.
I think what this passage tries to convey is how our society needs to be more giving. Instead of being absorbed by our own selfishness, we should focus more on improving the lives of others. The success of one’s life shouldn’t be measured by how much money they make or how big their house
is, but rather how many people they have positively influenced.
Dan Quinn
For more information on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org. Remember to join us TONIGHT (Wednesday) for Lenten supper and worship. Supper at 6:15 and worship (featuring Holden Evening Prayer and drama) at 7.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Tuesday
1 Corinthians 10:13
No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it.
When you read this I will have just passed the 2-year mark of being out of a permanent job. I remember at about the 8-month mark coming from a job fair at Navy Pier disappointed and feeling a little sorry for myself. Riding the bus back to Ogilvie station I met a woman who told me with a smile that she has been out of work for eighteen months. God was good because her daughter was now living with her and together they were working to keep her home.
About this time last year I found a temp job close to home. When I got really burned out on this job, God got me out of this job and gave me respite; less stress to do just his work during the Holy Week. That Good Friday a new temp agency contacted me, leading me to a better paying temp
job. It is a company with a great culture that I fit into just fine and hope someday to fit in permanently.
When my car has gone in the shop unexpectedly, I was able to get it fixed due to the generosity of others. God gave me the summer confirmation retreat to rejuvenate when I was totally stressed out with everyday life.
During the last two years I have had many ups and downs, and when I’ve been at my lowest, God has done something that has either altered my perspective, brought me joy, or given me hope. Thank you God for all your wonders, times of respite and the tests that make me a better person.
Janet Lowe
For more information on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org. Remember to join us for Wednesday Lenten supper and worship. Supper at 6:15 and worship (featuring Holden Evening Prayer and drama) at 7.
No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it.
When you read this I will have just passed the 2-year mark of being out of a permanent job. I remember at about the 8-month mark coming from a job fair at Navy Pier disappointed and feeling a little sorry for myself. Riding the bus back to Ogilvie station I met a woman who told me with a smile that she has been out of work for eighteen months. God was good because her daughter was now living with her and together they were working to keep her home.
About this time last year I found a temp job close to home. When I got really burned out on this job, God got me out of this job and gave me respite; less stress to do just his work during the Holy Week. That Good Friday a new temp agency contacted me, leading me to a better paying temp
job. It is a company with a great culture that I fit into just fine and hope someday to fit in permanently.
When my car has gone in the shop unexpectedly, I was able to get it fixed due to the generosity of others. God gave me the summer confirmation retreat to rejuvenate when I was totally stressed out with everyday life.
During the last two years I have had many ups and downs, and when I’ve been at my lowest, God has done something that has either altered my perspective, brought me joy, or given me hope. Thank you God for all your wonders, times of respite and the tests that make me a better person.
Janet Lowe
For more information on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org. Remember to join us for Wednesday Lenten supper and worship. Supper at 6:15 and worship (featuring Holden Evening Prayer and drama) at 7.
Monday, March 1, 2010
ASLC Devotions-Monday
Romans 4:7-8
7‘Blessed are those whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; 8blessed is the one against whom the Lord will not reckon sin.’
Many times I feel I don’t need God’s help in my day-to-day living. I feel I can take care of everything myself. Why bother him – he’s a busy guy! That’s when things get messy. I should have asked for help and I should have listened. That’s what he wants us to do. I don’t always agree with God and sometimes I get really ticked at him. I don’t understand his plan and many times he is really slow on letting me know what the plan is all about. That’s okay, he understands my frustrations.
That’s where the trust comes in. We are “damaged goods,” so to speak, in need of some help. God can transform our lives if we let Him. We can’t do it without Him.
Put your life in His hands. Let’s make today the day you really let God in your life and see what happens. I have a feeling it is going to be quite good!
Karen Peterson
For more information on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org. Remember to join us for Wednesday Lenten supper and worship. Supper at 6:15 and worship (featuring Holden Evening Prayer and drama) at 7.
7‘Blessed are those whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; 8blessed is the one against whom the Lord will not reckon sin.’
Many times I feel I don’t need God’s help in my day-to-day living. I feel I can take care of everything myself. Why bother him – he’s a busy guy! That’s when things get messy. I should have asked for help and I should have listened. That’s what he wants us to do. I don’t always agree with God and sometimes I get really ticked at him. I don’t understand his plan and many times he is really slow on letting me know what the plan is all about. That’s okay, he understands my frustrations.
That’s where the trust comes in. We are “damaged goods,” so to speak, in need of some help. God can transform our lives if we let Him. We can’t do it without Him.
Put your life in His hands. Let’s make today the day you really let God in your life and see what happens. I have a feeling it is going to be quite good!
Karen Peterson
For more information on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org. Remember to join us for Wednesday Lenten supper and worship. Supper at 6:15 and worship (featuring Holden Evening Prayer and drama) at 7.
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