ISSL Reflections Exodus 15:1–3, 11–13, 17–18, 20–21 Post 1

I.Over the last several weeks we have been thinking about worship from one perspective or another and this week we pause to listen to Moses and Miriam sing. As you spend time with this week’s Scripture don’t forget that it … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 31 2021 Psalms 149:1-5, 150 Post 3

VII.Again, in Bread in the Wilderness, Thomas Merton writes –“The Psalms acquire, for those who know how to enter into them, a surprising depth, a marvelous and inexhaustible actuality. They are bread, miraculously provided by Christ,to feed those who have … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 10 2021 Psalm 9:1-12 Post 3

VIII.The Psalmist begins – “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart …” Whole-hearted thankfulness, whole-hearted praise – What does that look like? What does that sound like? What does that feel like? Today spend time with … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 12 2021 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 14-19 Post 2

This week’s focus passage can be found at https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Samuel+6%3A1-5%2C+14-19&version=NRSV V.I recall hearing many years ago that dancing was something “good Christians” did not do. As I recall it might have been mentioned in the same breath as “playing cards” and … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 5 2021 Exodus 15:1 -3, 11-21 Post 2

IV.I encourage you to read again this week’s focus passage. You can find it at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+15%3A1-3%2C+11-21&version=NRSV Today pay attention to what the singers claim about God. V.Let’s see … I notice – … strength … might… salvation … majestic in … Continue reading