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January 3, 2019

Christmas Time Is (Still) Here

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 3, 2019 After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. Luke 2:21 (NRSV) I’m often struck by the interesting ways in which historic rhythms [...]

December 27, 2018

The Light of Christ Brings Joy

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 27, 2018 Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. Psalm 97:11 (ESV) As we shift from our season of Advent waiting and preparation into the joyful celebration of Christmas, we continue to reflect upon the light of Christ that shines into [...]

December 20, 2018

Speaking Dignity

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 20, 2018 Jesus straightened up and asked her, ‘Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?’ ‘No one, sir,’ she said. ‘Then neither do I condemn you,’ Jesus declared. ‘Go now and leave your life of sin.’” John 8:10-11 (NIV) I’ve recently had the joy of [...]

December 13, 2018

Living in True Peace

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 13, 2018 Be at peace among yourselves. 1 Thessalonians 5:13 (NRSV) Advent is a season of patient preparation and expectant waiting. The Church invites us to reflect each week on themes that lie at the heart of the incarnation of Jesus, and as it does, we [...]

December 6, 2018

Strong Patience

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 6, 2018 You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. James 5:8 (NRSV) Patience is something we struggle with culturally. We live in the age of instant gratification and think that waiting is always to be avoided at [...]

November 29, 2018

Ghosts and Corpses

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 29, 2018 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22 (NIV) I recently heard a pastor make a fascinating observation about the church. They said so often our churches are either filled with ghosts or with corpses. [...]

November 22, 2018

Giving Thanks in Every Season

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 22, 2018 At this, she bowed down with her face to the ground. She asked him, “Why have I found such favor in your eyes that you notice me—a foreigner? Ruth 2:10 (NIV) In addition to turkey and pumpkin pie, football games, and quality time with family [...]

November 15, 2018

A Call for Endurance

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 15, 2018 Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the saints. Revelation 13:10 (NRSV) The book of Revelation often paints a bleak picture of the condition of God’s people. Like Israel throughout the Old Testament, they find themselves oppressed, held captive, and besieged [...]

November 8, 2018

My Times Are In Your Hands

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 8, 2018 My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me. Psalm 31:15 (NIV) Psalm 31 stands in remarkable contrast to what we have heard for most of our lives. We’ve been told to make the most [...]

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