Our Frustration of Seeing Grace

Our Frustration of Seeing Grace

by Pastor Douglas Brauner It’s Difficult to See Grace. (If you haven’t had the opportunity to read yesterday’s devotion by Pastor Don Schatz, I would suggest you do as prep for this devotion. Here is the link to his devotion: Grace.) The scar on this tree is obvious; it dominates our attention. As much as […]

“Blessed Indeed”

“Blessed Indeed”

by Pastor Douglas Brauner Rest from Life’s Struggles And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!” Revelation 14:13 English Standard Version Holy Saturday, as we call this day between Good Friday and Easter, is […]

Our Daily Choice

Our Daily Choice

by Pastor Douglas Brauner Compelled by Mercy “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15b English Standard Version Joshua asks the redeemed people of God to choose whom they would serve. Every day you and I are confronted with this question. Each day, when we wipe the sleep out of […]