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While I have continued my practice of reading through the Bible each year, I have not tried maintaining the practice of posting about what I am reading as an encouragement to others. I would like to do that again this year. The previous three years have been quite challenging physically, psychologically, and practically. Through itContinue reading “2023: Another year, another journey”

NOTE: With today’s entry, I have completed filling the “hole” left from my stroke last July. If you want to read through the Bible again on your own, there is now an entry for every reading. (February 21, 2021) When we find ourselves assailed by others for our beliefs, our practices, our moral standards, orContinue reading “July 19: Psalm 26-28; Acts 22”

(February 20, 2021) Every day we read headlines about a host of environmental issues that trouble our world today. Whether it is climate change, water supplies, endangered species, or other concerns we are told that the earth must be protected. Many treat the planet as if it were alive and accuse humanity of “killing” it.Continue reading “July 18: Psalm 23-25; Acts 21:18-40”

(February 19, 2021) Even though this entry is dated in July, I am writing it as I am planning the Tenebrae service for this Easter season. Tenebrae is one of my favorite service of the year, even though it is literally a “service of darkness.” Christians rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus, which is theContinue reading “July 17: Psalm 20-22; Acts 21:1-17”

(February 18, 2021) If you had to stand up in front of your church and speak to them about your life and the ministry you have done, what would you say? It would be tempting just to go over the highlights of what we had done, the ministries we had assisted in, any leadership weContinue reading “July 17: Psalm 18-19; Acts 20:17-38”

(February 17, 2021) When our world seems to be falling apart, we look for a place of safety and security. This could be a literal place, a location that gives us comfort and provides a sense of stability. It may be our home, our church, a favorite place outdoors, or a quiet place we canContinue reading “July 16: Psalm 16-17; Acts 20:1-16”

(February 16, 2021) We are accustomed to hearing the good news of the gospel, and when we hear it proclaimed we find the message to be full of life and hope. That is to be expected, because the gospel is indeed the one message that can shine meaning on our lives and show us theContinue reading “July 15: Psalm 13-15; Acts 19:21-41”

(February 15, 2021) Our society is obsessed with the concept of fairness. This isn’t a question of justice, and in some cases we can’t even put our finger on just what is fair and what isn’t. People just seem to think that everyone ought to be treated fairly, and what happens to one should happenContinue reading “July 14: Psalm 10-12; Acts 19:1-20”

(February 14, 2021) One of the beliefs of many people, especially those who reject God, is that the entire universe came about from nothing by random processes. This is a concept that completely baffles me. I have spent much time looking at the evidence for evolution, and the entire model makes no sense from aContinue reading “July 13: Psalm 7-9; Acts 18”

(February 13, 2021) One of the challenges that face Christians as they seek to witness to others about Jesus is finding a way to get started. We want to find some common grounds with those we speak to so that we can find some aspect of their life in which their need for Christ shows.Continue reading “July 12: Psalm 4-6; Acts 17:16-34”