Today’s Bible reading and an excerpt Read John 20:19-31 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” More thoughts for meditation … Continue reading »
June 3 — word
Today’s Bible reading and an excerpt Read Psalm 6 Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint; heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony. My soul is in deep anguish. How long, Lord, how long? More thoughts for meditation “The mind has countless faces. For centuries the advice of the contemplative tradition has been: … Continue reading »
June 2 — stillness
Today’s Bible reading and an excerpt Read Psalm 46 The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. More thoughts for meditation “In C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters, a young demon-in-training, Wormwood, is instructed by his experience uncle, Screwtape, on the importance of keeping humans ignorant of the role of the body in prayer. ‘My Dear … Continue reading »
June 1 — silence
Today’s Bible reading and an excerpt Read Psalm 139 You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue … Continue reading »
May 31, 2012 — Into the Silent Land
Today’s Bible reading and an excerpt Read Philippians 2:1-11 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. … Continue reading »
May 30, 2012 – saved
Today’s Bible reading and an excerpt Read Psalm 119:161-176 I long for your salvation, LORD, and your law gives me delight. Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me. More thoughts for meditation Every day we need to be saved from something. Usually it’s something pretty mundane…old habits, bad … Continue reading »
May 29, 2012 – breathe
Today’s Bible reading and an excerpt Read Psalm 119:145-160 I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes. I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. More thoughts for meditation Mark demonstrates how Jesus knew and followed this idea. He writes, That evening … Continue reading »
May 28, 2012 – churning
Today’s Bible reading and an excerpt Read Psalm 119:129-144 Make your face shine on your servant and teach me your decrees. Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed. More thoughts for meditation When our hearts break with the things that break the heart of God, when tears flow from … Continue reading »
May 27, 2012 – Pentecost
Today’s Bible reading and an excerpt Read Acts 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. More thoughts for meditation This poem … Continue reading »
May 26, 2012 – shalom
Today’s Bible reading and an excerpt Read Psalm 119:113-128 You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word… Ensure your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me. More thoughts for meditation Part of knowing and following the Bible together is existing in a community that takes the … Continue reading »
