Thought for January 11th. “MAY INTEGRITY AND UPRIGHTNESS … “
Today's readings.. (Genesis 20,21), (Psalms 23,24,25), (Matthew 13) David’s meditations in the Psalms, which are essentially prayers, continually engage our thoughts. Indeed, they are a model for us to follow in judging the quality of
Thought for January 10th. “SO WILL IT BE AT …”
Today's readings.. (Genesis 19), (Psalm 22), (Matthew 12) Today’s chapter in Matthew (13) is full of Jesus’ parables, 8 in all. Some are long, like the familiar parable of the sower, some are short, even
Thought for January 9th. ” … REJOICING THE HEART”
Today’s readings.. (Genesis 17,18), (Psalm 19,20,21), (Matthew 11) What makes you rejoice? The last 2 weeks have seen a lot of “rejoicing” – especially among children, but David in a Psalm we read today alerted
Thought for January 8th. “I ALSO WILL DENY …”
Today’s readings.. (Genesis 15,16), (Psalm 18), (Matthew 10) Matthew’s gospel records how Jesus started training his disciples for their work when he would no longer be with them. Today’s ch. 10 starts, “And he called
Thought for January 7th. “I SHALL BE SATISFIED WITH …”
Today's readings.. (Genesis 13,14), (Psalm 17), (Matthew 9) What satisfies you? Human satisfactions are only temporary – although something achieved after a big effort, like planning and building a new home, can provide a sense
Thought for January 6th. “NOTHING … WILL NOW BE IMPOSSIBLE”
Today's readings.. (Genesis 11,12), (Psalms 14,15,16), (Matthew 8) In Chapter 11 of Genesis we read, “now the whole earth had one language and the same words” [v.1] and they said “let us build ourselves a
Thought for January 5th. “IF THE FOUNDATIONS ARE DESTROYED”
Today's readings.. (Genesis 9,10), (Psalm 11,12,13), (Matthew 7), The Psalms of David, words he crafted under inspiration out of all the challenges he faced, are often meditations on his relationship with God - and reveal
Thought for January 4th. “AND THOSE WHO KNOW …”
Today's readings.. (Genesis 7,8), (Psalm 9,10), (Matthew 6) Again, David’s Psalms command our attention. All of Psalm 9 is a marvelous overview of God’s plan and purpose with human beings and the earth. At times
Thought for January 3rd. “THE LORD SAW THAT …”
Today's readings.. (Genesis 5,6), (Psalms 6,7,8), (Matthew 5) All our readings this morning provoked much thought, indeed, deep meditation. Psalm 7 is David’s’ plea for “refuge; save me from my pursuers and deliver me” [v.1]