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VII.As you spend time once again with the prophet’s words, take note of what he says both about the greatness of God and God’s care for humanity. Who has measured the waters of the sea in the hollow of his … Continue reading
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IV.As we turn to these words today, let’s take notice of how the focus passage ends, He gives power to the faint and strengthens the powerless.Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted,but those who wait for … Continue reading
I.Paul asks us to not “pass-judgment on” or “despise” our sisters and brothers. Read over these verses several times and take note of the ways in which we might be “passing-judgment” or “despising” our sisters and brothers. II.Romans 14:10-23 (NRSVue) … Continue reading
IV.As you spend time with this passage today, take notice of all the mentions of what is found in nature. V.Joel 2:21-27 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) Do not fear, O soil; be glad and rejoice, for the Lord has done … Continue reading
I.Joel hears and relays the word of God to the people, You shall know that I am in the midst of Israel and that I, the Lord, am your God and there is no other. How is the presence of God … Continue reading
I.With this week’s reflections we begin hearing a number of Scriptures with the overarching theme of “New Creation.” However, these words from Isaiah seem far from sounding a note about “new creation.” Does it strike you that way? This week … Continue reading
IV.Let’s take up the phrase “… who are called …”. Might that give us a hint toward an unifying theme in these several paragraphs? Today, let’s use “ … who are called …” as our lens to explore these words. … Continue reading
I.If you ever came to some portion of Scripture and had a hard time finding something that caught your attention and provoked some questions for you, it would not be these sentences. We have this week some words before us … Continue reading