ISSL Reflections October 31 2021 Psalms 149:1-5, 150 Post 3

VII.Again, in Bread in the Wilderness, Thomas Merton writes –“The Psalms acquire, for those who know how to enter into them, a surprising depth, a marvelous and inexhaustible actuality. They are bread, miraculously provided by Christ,to feed those who have … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 10 2021 Psalm 9:1-12 Post 3

VIII.The Psalmist begins – “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart …” Whole-hearted thankfulness, whole-hearted praise – What does that look like? What does that sound like? What does that feel like? Today spend time with … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 12 2021 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 14-19 Post 2

This week’s focus passage can be found at https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Samuel+6%3A1-5%2C+14-19&version=NRSV V.I recall hearing many years ago that dancing was something “good Christians” did not do. As I recall it might have been mentioned in the same breath as “playing cards” and … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 5 2021 Exodus 15:1 -3, 11-21 Post 2

IV.I encourage you to read again this week’s focus passage. You can find it at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+15%3A1-3%2C+11-21&version=NRSV Today pay attention to what the singers claim about God. V.Let’s see … I notice – … strength … might… salvation … majestic in … Continue reading