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
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
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
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
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
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
IV.Today let’s pay close attention to Naomi. What she says, what she does, and as best as you can tell, what motivates what she says and does. V.Ruth 1:6-18, 22 (NRSVue) Then she started to return with her daughters-in-law from … Continue reading
I.We start this week with, “Then she started to return …” Why? You want to take a extra moment to read the first five verses of Ruth 1, which sets the stage for the journey Naomi intends. There you read … Continue reading
VII.Let’s give another reading to both of these passages. Take note that Paul speaks of what fulfills, what never ends, and what ceases. Read the passages again, looking for how the eternal might break into our lives that are often … Continue reading
IV.Today, let’s read both of these passages and then return to the 1 Corinthians passage and reread it. In part this passage deals with time. What do you hear it telling you about time and the ending of things? V.Romans … Continue reading