by Gary Prickett | Jan 20, 2022 | The Story of Everything Daily Devotional
If the preaching of John the Baptist’s ministry was marked by the call to repentance, certainly the activity of his ministry was marked by baptism – hence the moniker. As we think about baptism it is easiest to think of it as religious ceremony or rite of passage into...
by Gary Prickett | Jan 18, 2022 | The Story of Everything Daily Devotional
This Sunday, Pastor Andrew’s preaching text is Matthew 3, and our theme is baptism. This chapter is Matthew’s introduction to John the Baptist, and by the end of it we read of the baptism of Jesus. What can we see, understand, apply, and praise regarding baptism as we...
by Gary Prickett | Jan 12, 2022 | The Story of Everything Daily Devotional
A key theme in the story of twelve-year-old Jesus in the temple is the theme of growth. The story is preceded and concluded with references to growth, both natural and spiritual. The child grew and became strong (v40), and he increased in stature (v52). Moreover, both...
by Gary Prickett | Jan 11, 2022 | The Story of Everything Daily Devotional
It is every parent’s nightmare: a lost child when the family is away from home. For us it happened in Florida. We were at a small beach incorporated into a park. Our youngest girl was playing on the beach, wandered off a bit, got disoriented, couldn’t find...
by Gary Prickett | Oct 6, 2021 | The Story of Everything Daily Devotional
When Christians think of the missionional work of God through his people we tend to think it starts with Jesus’ command recorded in Matthew 28 to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations”, and subsequently empowered by the Holy Spirit, “But you will receive...
by Gary Prickett | Oct 1, 2021 | The Story of Everything Daily Devotional
1 Kings 19 finds the great prophet Elijah in the wilderness. He is fearful and on the run. He is despondent and discouraged. His perspective is challenged and even asks the Lord to take his life. It seems an almost unbelievable turnaround from the bold prophetic...
