ISSL Reflections March 10 2024 2 Corinthians 13:5–11 Post 3

VII.Today, pay attention to how Paul concludes this letter and let that be the lens through which you read his words again. Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Be restored; listen to my appeal; agree with one another; live in peace; … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections March 10 2024 2 Corinthians 13:5–11 Post 2

IV.In considering the Season of Lent, the Book of Common Prayer invites us to “the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word.” While observance … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections August 27 2023 1 Corinthians 15:20–28 Post 2

IV.As you spend time with this Scripture, think about Paul’s statement that, “… after he has destroyed every ruler and every authority and power…. The last enemy to be destroyed is death.” Other than “death” what “ruler and … authority … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections August 27 2023 1 Corinthians 15:20–28 Post 1

I.Paul leaves little doubt, “…in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died…. So all will be made alive in Christ.” As you spend time with Paul’s words, do you have the … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections August 20 2023 1 Corinthians 4:1–6, 17–21 Post 3

VII.Let’s take one more season with Paul’s words and pay attention for all the indicators and traits that he would associate with “servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries.” VIII.1 Corinthians 4:1-6, 17-21 (NRSVue) Think of us in this … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections August 6 2023 Galatians 5:13–26 – Post 2

IV.In contrasting the freedom that comes as we “live by the Spirit” and experience “the fruit of the Spirit” Paul admonishes us not to “bite and devour one another.” In reflecting on Paul’s cautions to us, notice how he draws … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections August 6 2023 Galatians 5:13–26 – Post 1

I.Let’s take our cue for our reflections this week from the opening words of this Scripture passage – “For you were called to freedom … enslaved to one another” As you read this passage, take note of what this freedom, … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections July 30 2023 Matthew 13:44–52 Post 3

VII.If you had been with Jesus’ listeners that day, how would you have answered his question, “Have you understood all this?” With the “Yes” of the listeners or maybe with the silence of not knowing how to answer or maybe … Continue reading