April 27, 2024 – The Coffee Shop Devotions: Let Me Be Brief about the Breve Coffee.

“Jesus wept.” John 11:35

What’s Breve coffee? Breve coffee, aka cafe breve or breve latte, is a drink of equal parts espresso and half and half. This tiny coffee drink is marketed to pack a big punch. It consists of a strong, bold espresso paired with half and half. It’s easy to make at home, using your favorite espresso and frothing method. I guess this would be a good drink if you are really in a hurry and do not have time to appreciate a latte or flat white. And this makes sense since we do not always have time to linger in the morning.

When it comes time for confirmands to memorize a scripture verse, the one most often taken is John 11:35… “Jesus wept.” It makes sense from the 12 year old mind and perspective. However, the older we get the more we may want to devote to our bible reading and memorization.

Memorizing scripture is a good practice, it is good for the mind, and it encourages bible reading. Of course if you can remember any part of the Lutheran liturgy then you have memorized some scripture. Why just recently, on April 7, we heard the reading from 1 John 1:8-9 which is almost word for word part of our confessional service.

Remember to read the bible often – but also to memorize scripture. It does the brain and your faith good.

Pastor Dave