ISSL Reflections October 27, 2024 Psalm 62 Post 2

IV.The Psalm begins by calling us to silence – twice. And ends by telling us “God has spoken.” What do you hear? V.Psalm 62 (NRSVue) For God alone my soul waits in silence;       from him comes my salvation.He alone is my … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections 1 John 3:1–10 Post 3

VII.Today as we return to this passage, let the full impact of the opening words rest with you – “See what love the Father has given us …” Keep that thought ever before you as you take time to meditate … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections 1 John 3:1–10 Post 2

IV.When you were reading this passage did you notice “… no one who sins has either seen him or known him.” And “Those who have been born of God do not sin…” Should we take that to mean no true … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections 1 John 3:1–10 Post 1

I.Who are you? Our focus Scripture this week has suggestions on how to answer. As you spend time with this Scripture, what answers do you see the writer offering? II.1 John 3:1-10 (NRSVue) See what love the Father has given … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections July 21 2024 Psalm 119:73–80 Post 3

VII.The Psalmist asks for “understanding.” How do you see the Psalmist affirming what such “understanding” leads to? VIII.Psalm 119:73-80 (NRSVue) Your hands have made and fashioned me;       give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.Those who fear you shall see … 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 21 2024 Psalm 119:73–80 Post 1

I.As we spend time with this week’s focus passage, take note that in the first line the Psalmist mentions “You … and … me…” As you read this portion of the Psalm notice how many times he calls attention to … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections July 7 2024 Lamentations 3:16–24 Post 1

I.This passage comes from a place of deep grief and pain –“… I say, ‘Gone is my glory and all that I had hoped for from the Lord.” On your initial readings of this passage pay attention to the words … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections May 19 2024 Romans 5:1–11 Post 1

I.This week we continue our reflections on faith. Let’s start with the first phrase in this week’s focus passage – “Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have …..” As you spend time with this passage, take note of … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections Ruth 1:6–18, 22 Post 3

VII.Today let’s focus on the conversation between Naomi and Ruth. VIII.Ruth 1:6-18, 22 (NRSVue) Then she started to return with her daughters-in-law from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the country of Moab that the Lord had … Continue reading