ISSL Reflections September 18 2022 Genesis 32:22–32 Post 3

VII.And then – “You shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with humans and have prevailed.” Then Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But he said, “Why is it that … Continue reading

June 28, 2020, Proverbs 9 – Post 3 – ISSL Reflections

You can find this week’s reading at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs%209&version=NRSV And a parallel of three translations at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs%209&version=NRSV;CEB;MSG VII.Little choices and big choices – we encounter hundreds or more a day. What informs your choices? VIII.How have you been schooled by Wisdom … Continue reading

June 28, 2020, Proverbs 9 – Post 2 – ISSL Reflections

You can find this week’s reading at – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs%209&version=NRSV And a parallel of three translations at – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs%209&version=NRSV;CEB;MSG IV.Consider how The Messages translates part of this passage –  “Are you confused about life, don’t know what’s going on?    Come with me, oh come, … Continue reading

May 24, 2020, Jeremiah 22:1-10 – Post 3 – ISSL Reflections

You can find this week’s Scripture here –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+22%3A1-10&version=NRSV VII.What have you heard from Jeremiah this week? Did you hear his call to justice and righteousness? Did you hear who he calls the King and Kingdom to act with justice and … Continue reading