by Kendall Ellis This semester I had the joy of guiding my staff through a weekly devotional inspired by the Apostles’ Creed. Though Baptists have historically been a non-creedal people, my staff was an ecumenical group of believers, and we found a renewed hope in God as we studied the creed and scriptures together. Below … Continue reading
Journey to the Cross, the devotional series for Lent, returns to d365.org, beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 17th. This series features scripture, prayer, and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music. This year’s themes and writers are as follows: Preparing for the JourneyAngela Grover – Director of Christian Education at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church in Boerne, … Continue reading
By Rachel Gunter Shapard 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with … Continue reading
Following the Star, the devotional series for Advent and Christmas, returns to d365.org, beginning on November 29. This series features scripture, prayer, and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music. Writers include Emmitt Drumgoole, Pastoral Resident at Second Baptist in Liberty, Miss., Rosy Robson, Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Richardson, Texas, Luz Cabrera Montes, Youth Ministry Liaison for The … Continue reading
Mike Oliver, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Madison, Alabama, opened the Oct. 2 meeting of the CBF Governing Board with a devotional urging his fellow board members to heed a call to remember. There is a call to remember throughout the Bible, Oliver said, particularly the call to remember God. We’re called to remember … Continue reading
By Preston Clegg “Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy.” This command is one of the 10 Commandments, just between “Don’t take the name of the Lord in vain” and “Honor Your Father and Mother.” The command to honor the Sabbath was of supreme ethical and spiritual importance to the Jewish people. For many in our day, … Continue reading
By Laura Stephens-Reed At the transfiguration, a recent lectionary text, Jesus invites Peter, James, and John – his executive committee – on a hike. A team-building exercise. A bit of continuing education. We don’t know if this committee has been briefed about what they’re going to witness at the peak. And even if they’ve gotten … Continue reading
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The daily devotional series for Lent, Journey to the Cross, returns to d365 on Ash Wednesday, February 26th through Sunday, April 19th. This series features scripture, prayer, and meditative thoughts accompanied by the album Quiet Contemplations containing gentle piano arrangements composed and recorded by John Morton. The ecumenical team of writers includes … Continue reading
For congregations to thrive and Christ’s mission among us to flourish, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has entered a season of discovering where God would focus our work together. Take CBF’s online survey about your church and your personal ministry aspirations. Today (Feb. 2) is the last day to participate. This devotional is part of a series … Continue reading
For congregations to thrive and Christ’s mission among us to flourish, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has entered a season of discovering where God would focus our work together. Take CBF’s online survey about your church and your personal ministry aspirations before Feb. 2. This devotional is part of a series in January that tells stories of “Bold Faith” … Continue reading
