By Ruth Hochstetler, day circulation supervisor in the Good Library THIS WEEK’S THEME: Later you will understand SCRIPTURES THIS WEEK: Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 116:1-2 12-19; I Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35; Acts 10:34-43; Mark 16:1-8 (NRSV) (NOTE: In this final week of devotions, there will be devotions on Saturday and Sunday.) DEVOTIONAL: Three jars took … Keep reading »

By Jim Brenneman, president DEVOTIONAL: As you read this, I am with a group of pilgrims preparing for another Palm Sunday procession. Literally, we are “approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives,” where Jesus sent two disciples to find a donkey colt for him to ride into Jerusalem by way of … Keep reading »

By Liz Core, a junior communication major from Pella, Iowa DEVOTIONAL: Today in my Restorative Justice class we were invited into an exercise in which a statement was said – “English should be the official language of the United States” for example – and were told to take a stand by walking to the side … Keep reading »

By Bill Born, vice president for student life DEVOTIONAL: “Open to me the gates of righteousness…” “This is the Lord’s doing…” “This is the day that the Lord has made…” These three phrases within Psalm 118 suggest to me that the Lord is in control. God is the gatekeeper inviting us to simply enter through … Keep reading »

By Saralyn Murray, a junior American sign language major from Orrville, Ohio DEVOTIONAL: What does it take to “awaken” me? I need to be awakened not just in the morning, but periodically throughout my day. I need “God moments”: a sunrise, a new blanket of snow, a dark night sky or a large, orange moon.

By Anna Ruth, a senior English major from Harleysville, Pa. SCRIPTURES THIS WEEK: Isaiah 50:4-9; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; John 12:12-16; Mark 11:1-11 THEME THIS WEEK: Your king is coming DEVOTIONAL: Patience is certainly not my forte. Last spring, while living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, during my semester abroad through the college’s Study-Service Term, I … Keep reading »

By Josh Delp, a senior English and Bible and religion double major from Sellersville, Pa. DEVOTIONAL: Today’s verse describes how Jesus accepted God’s calling and was transformed by the decision. While God designated Jesus for the role he played in Christian history, the plan would not have been fulfilled without Jesus’ obedience and willingness to … Keep reading »

By Sophia Metzger, assistant director of multicultural affairs DEVOTIONAL: “And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself.” We anticipate with Jesus his “lifting up” – his being lifted up in a two-fold way: he will be lifted high upon a cross and lifted up to join God in … Keep reading »

By Odelet Nance, director of multicultural affairs DEVOTIONAL: I am always blessed when I have the opportunity to spend time with my 3-year-old niece and 5-year-old nephew, for they always seem to have the right words to say at the right time. At Christmas, my nephew was so excited about all of his gifts. I … Keep reading »

By Beth Yoder, a senior interdisciplinary major from Bellefontaine, Ohio DEVOTIONAL: In this passage in Jeremiah, God says that soon he will create a new covenant with Israel and Judah. The new covenant will not be like the old covenant, which was created when God chose the Israelites as his people and led them out … Keep reading »