ISSL Reflections June 27, 2021, Matthew 14:22-33 Post 1

I.A couple of weeks ago we saw Jesus and his disciples in a boat when a storm came up. This week we start with the disciples in a boat being “battered by the waves” and Jesus is not with them. … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 10, 2021, Luke 5:1-11 Post 3

Once more, you may want to spend time with this week’s Scripture –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%205%3A1-11%20&version=NRSV;MSG VI.The image of Peter and his companions washing their nets, holds my attention. Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 10, 2021, Luke 5:1-11 Post 2

Take a few minutes to review this week’s Scripture –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%205%3A1-11%20&version=NRSV;MSG IV.As we pay attention to Peter, what do you notice about him. Below is a quick overview of the Scripture passage – Jesus asks for some help from Peter …Peter … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 10, 2021, Luke 5:1-11 Post 1

I. Our Scripture for this week presents us the familiar account of Jesus calling Peter and others to follow him. The passage ends with Jesus telling Peter, “‘Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.’ When … Continue reading

November 22, 2020, Acts 4:32-5:11, ISSL Reflections, Post 1

I.I’ll get us started on our text for this week as I do most weeks asking you to read over the passage a couple of times. For our first reading let’s read the entire passage without stopping to pay particular … Continue reading

November 1, 2020, John 13:1-15, 34-35 ISSL Reflections Post 2

IV.Read this Scripture passage a few times, taking several minutes between each reading to let the words and images rest in you. What words and images will not let go of your attention? V.John 13:1-15 (NRSV) Now before the festival … Continue reading