Daily Devotional

Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds!

I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

I have recently had to make several quick trips for meetings and family events. Each trip has been a blessing. Each time I climb behind the wheel and drive down the highway, I have witnessed the beauty of our ever-changing world. We are now halfway through November, and the colors are changing on the trees, the grass, and the plants.

Capernaum is located on the Sea of Galilee. It is a small village that is often referred to as the “Town of Jesus.” This small community is where Jesus would base much of his ministry. Jesus would recruit many of his disciples around Capernaum. He would also perform many miracles in this small fishing community.

On Sunday, November 3, St Luke’s celebrated Confirmation Sunday. We welcomed 50 students into full membership. These students made their public profession of faith and took the vows of membership. Nine of our students were baptized across both campuses. It is always a joyful celebration when our young students take the faith for themselves. It was a powerful day for our family of faith as we gathered to welcome our newest members.

One of the favorite movies in my house is, The Tale of Despereaux. This is animated is movie based on the book of the same title by Kate DiCamillo. The book features a mouse, who becomes a hero of sorts, named Despereaux, a princess named Pea, and a rat named Roscuro. These three character’s stories are brought together by soup.

One of the most challenging obligations in the world is parenting. Cydney Cooper knows this well. Cydney was a mom of two wonderful children until she gave birth to her twin girls, and, just like that, she was a mother of four.

This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. This I command you, to love one another.

I will extol the Lord with all my heart
in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
Great are the works of the Lord;
they are pondered by all who delight in them.

Halloween is an exciting time for children. They dress up as their favorite superhero, princess, cartoon character, video game character, and many other creative costumes. As the sun goes down on Halloween night, kids take to the neighborhood streets in pursuit of candy. It is a night filled with joy and sugar.