ISSL Reflections September 8, 2024 1 Kings 8:22–24, 37–39, 46, 48–50a Post 3

VII.In the last post we focused on sin, today as you return to this passage let this phrase guide you through Solomon’s prayer, “O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections July 21 2024 Psalm 119:73–80 Post 2

IV.Today take time to read this portion of Psalm 119 slowly and let the Psalmist lead you into identifying aspects of your relationship to God. V.Psalm 119:73-80 (NRSVue) Your hands have made and fashioned me;       give me understanding that I may … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections July 7 2024 Lamentations 3:16–24 Post 3

VII.Let’s look for words (and images) of hope today. What all goes into the prophet’s affirmation – “… therefore I will hope in him”? VIII.Lamentations 3:16-24 (NRSVue) He has made my teeth grind on gravel;     he has made me cower in … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections March 3 2024 Jude 17–25 Post 2

IV.Today let’s spend some time paying attention to how the “beloved” are described. V.Jude 17-25 (NRSVue) But you, beloved, must remember the words previously spoken by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, for they said to you, “In the … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 16 2022 Judges 6:1–2, 7–16, 36-40 Post 3

VII.In addition to the Scripture we have reviewed the past couple of days, I am adding Judges 6:36-40 where we see Gideon “putting out the fleece.” What might this reveal to us about Gideon’s personality? VIII.Judges 6:1-2, 7-16 (NRSVUE) The … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections December 19 2021 Isaiah 9:2–7 Post 3

VII.As you take time to rest in these words, what do you hear about “zeal,” “passionate commitment,” “covenant” and “loving kindness”? VIII.Isaiah 9:2-7 (NRSV)  The people who walked in darkness    have seen a great light;those who lived in a land of … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections May 2, 2021, 1 Kings 22:15-23, 26-28 Post 2

You can find this week’s Scripture passage at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+22%3A1-28&version=NRSV V.All these prophets (“about 400”) have a hold on my attention. I just keep “looking” at them and “listening” to them. Is that what King Ahab did? I Kings 22:5-6, 10-12 … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 11, 2021, Ezra 10:1-12 Post 2

Take time to refresh your reading of this week’s focus Scripture –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezra+10%3A1-12&version=NRSV V.Who or what should be at the center of our attention in Ezra 9 and 10? Ezra? When Ezra is first brought to our attention in this account … Continue reading