Walking in the Jesus Way: A Lenten Journey — Day Thirty-Two

John 12:1-11, The Living Bible Six days before the Passover ceremonies began, Jesus arrived in Bethany where Lazarus was—the man he had brought back to life. A banquet was prepared in Jesus’ honor. … Read more...

Walking in the Jesus Way: A Lenten Journey — Day Thirty-One

Psalm 51:1-12, NRSV Have mercy on me, O God,     according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy     blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,     and … Read more...

Walking in the Jesus Way: A Lenten Journey — Day Thirty

Isaiah 30:15-18, NRSV For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: In returning and rest you shall be saved;     in quietness and in trust shall be your strength. But you refused and … Read more...

Walking in the Jesus Way: A Lenten Journey — Day Twenty-Nine

John 18:12-20, The Message Jesus once again addressed them: “I am the world’s Light. No one who follows me stumbles around in the darkness. I provide plenty of light to live in.” The Pharisees … Read more...

Walking in the Jesus Way: A Lenten Journey — Day Twenty-Eight

Psalm 107:1-16, The Living Bible Say thank you to the Lord for being so good, for always being so loving and kind. Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has saved you from your … Read more...

Walking in the Jesus Way: A Lenten Journey — Day Twenty-Seven

Hebrews 3:1-6, The Message So, my dear Christian friends, companions in following this call to the heights, take a good hard look at Jesus. He’s the centerpiece of everything we believe, faithful … Read more...

Walking in the Jesus Way: A Lenten Journey — Day Twenty-Six, Fourth Sunday

John 3:14-21, The Message In the same way that Moses lifted the serpent in the desert so people could have something to see and then believe, it is necessary for the Son of Man to be lifted up—and … Read more...

A Prayer for the Table — Second Sunday in Lent, 2018

A Prayer for the Table offered on the Second Sunday in Lent, March 4, 2018 Montecito Covenant Church coming out of a powerful sermon from Jeremiah 29, preached by Pastor Jon Lemmond Lord … Read more...

Walking in the Jesus Way: A Lenten Journey — Day Twenty-Five

John 3:1-13, The Living Bible After dark one night a Jewish religious leader named Nicodemus, a member of the sect of the Pharisees, came for an interview with Jesus. “Sir,” he said, “we all know … Read more...