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Monthly Archives: December 2011
From slow hearts to burning hearts — Luke 24 and John 1
Once again I’m bridging the Gospels in a single blog from the resurrection to the beginning. In the case of John, however, it’s quite a bridge — to back before time, which is where John starts! But before we start … Continue reading
Sifted — Luke 21-23
Today’s reading recounts for us the last few hours of Jesus in His human form on this earth. As I was reading through it the theme of Satan’s sifting really impressed itself on me, and it occurred to me that … Continue reading
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The stones will cry out — Luke 18-20
Yesterday I participated in a memorial service of a faithful sister who died of cancer. Although I and the rest of the congregation will miss her wit and warmth, it was such a joy to celebrate a life well and … Continue reading
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Tagged civic duty, eyes of the world, glory, operative word, pharisee, praise, publican, repentance, sinner, spiri, story of zaccheus, taxes
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Rejoice at the return of the lost — Luke 15-17
I’ve long considered the power of books to be the wonderful opportunity to sit down with someone who really has something to say. Sit down at Socrates’ feet or listen to an expert who has extensively researched a great man’s … Continue reading
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Tagged feet of jesus, gospel of luke, pharisees, publicans, revealing things, wise men
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What constitutes a real life? — Luke 12-14
Although we’ve already done the book of Psalms, I thought a little boost from Psalm 119 would be an encouragement to us all: Psalms 119:11, 12 “Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You. … Continue reading
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Tagged grand gestures, man made laws, psalm 119, psalms 119, word of encouragement
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The key of knowledge — Luke 9-11
I do not have a soul; I am a soul; I have a body. Our essence, what goes on after our physical bodies die, is spirit. Yet we know very little information about the spirit world apart from God’s existence, … Continue reading
Describe what great things God has done for you — Luke 6-8
After blogging through the Gospels for several weeks now, I am amazed and even overwhelmed at the stuff that is contained in these books! God’s word is so rich and deep and full that a lifetime isn’t enough to get … Continue reading
The beginning of Jesus’ ministry — Luke 3-5
There’s so much more in these readings than I can possibly comment on in this sort of format. I hope you’re reading chapters carefully and finding things that I’m not mentioning. God’s word is full to the brim with wonderful … Continue reading
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Mark 15 and Luke 1-2
I’m doing something a little different today, spanning the end of one book to the beginning of the next — and we’re in the Gospels no less! But I didn’t want to overwhelm the daily Bible readers with either too … Continue reading
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Whatever He says to you, do it — John 2-4
There have been a lot of new items recently on the movement afoot by those who style themselves “Freedom From Religion”, who want to ban greetings of Merry Christmas, manger scenes, and etc. from public view. In response there seems … Continue reading →