Reflections

Reflection: 12-5-24

Isaiah 11:1-5 Out of the stump of David’s family will grow a shoot— yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root. And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and [...]

2024-12-03T11:13:31-07:00

Reflection: 11-28-24

Psalm 93 1 The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty;     the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength;     indeed, the world is established, firm and secure. 2 Your throne was established long ago;     you are from all eternity. 3 The seas have lifted up, Lord,     the seas have lifted up their voice;     the seas have lifted up their pounding [...]

2024-11-08T14:00:24-07:00

Reflection: 11-21-24

Psalm 119:113-120 113 I hate those with divided loyalties,     but I love your instructions. 114 You are my refuge and my shield;     your word is my source of hope. 115 Get out of my life, you evil-minded people,     for I intend to obey the commands of my God. 116 Lord, sustain me as you [...]

2024-11-08T13:19:26-07:00

Reflection: 11-14-24

Psalm 119:105-112 105 Your word is a lamp to guide my feet     and a light for my path. 106 I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again:     I will obey your righteous regulations. 107 I have suffered much, O Lord;     restore my life again as you promised. 108 Lord, accept my offering of praise, [...]

2024-11-07T14:42:46-07:00

Reflection: 11-7-24

Psalm 119:73-80 With your very own hands you formed me;     now breathe your wisdom over me so I can understand you. When they see me waiting, expecting your Word,     those who fear you will take heart and be glad. I can see now, God, that your decisions are right;     your testing [...]

2024-11-06T15:09:22-07:00

Reflection: 10-31-24

Psalm 119:65-72 Be good to your servant, God;     be as good as your Word. Train me in good common sense;     I’m thoroughly committed to living your way. Before I learned to answer you, I wandered all over the place,     but now I’m in step with your Word. You are good, and [...]

2024-10-30T10:37:02-07:00

Reflection: 10-24-24

Psalm 119: 57-64 Because you have satisfied me, God, I promise     to do everything you say. I beg you from the bottom of my heart: smile,     be gracious to me just as you promised. When I took a long, careful look at your ways,     I got my feet back on the [...]

2024-10-22T08:36:33-07:00

Reflection: 10-17-2024

Psalm 119: 49-56 Remember what you said to me, your servant—     I hang on to these words for dear life! These words hold me up in bad times;     yes, your promises rejuvenate me. The haters hate me without mercy,     but I don’t budge from your revelation. I watch for your [...]

2024-10-16T01:39:06-07:00

Reflection: August 29, 2024

Psalm 84:1-6 How lovely is your dwelling place,     O Lord of Heaven’s Armies. I long, yes, I faint with longing     to enter the courts of the Lord. With my whole being, body and soul,     I will shout joyfully to the living God. Even the sparrow finds a home,     and the swallow builds [...]

2024-08-28T12:35:39-07:00

Reflection: July 4, 2024

Luke 24:13-15 & 32 13 That same day two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles[c] from Jerusalem. 14 As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus himself suddenly came and began [...]

2024-06-29T07:01:07-07:00

Reflection: June 20, 2024

Psalm 133 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. 1 How wonderful and pleasant it is     when brothers live together in harmony! 2 For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil     that was poured over Aaron’s head,     that ran down his beard     and onto the border of [...]

2024-06-11T12:38:37-07:00

Reflection: June 6, 2024

Psalm 130 (MSG) A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.  1-2 Help, God—I’ve hit rock bottom!     Master, hear my cry for help! Listen hard! Open your ears!     Listen to my cries for mercy. 3-4 If you, God, kept records on wrongdoings,     who would stand a chance? As it turns out, forgiveness is your habit, [...]

2024-06-05T10:02:43-07:00

Reflection: May 23, 2024

Psalm 126 (The Voice) A song for those journeying to worship. 1 Remember when the Eternal brought back the exiles to Zion? It was as if we were dreaming— 2 Our mouths were filled with laughter; our tongues were spilling over into song. The word went out across the prairies and [...]

2024-05-21T13:53:28-07:00

Reflection: May 16, 2024

Psalm 125 A song of ascents Those who trust in the Lord are as secure as Mount Zion;     they will not be defeated but will endure forever. Just as the mountains surround Jerusalem,     so the Lord surrounds his people, both now and forever. The wicked will not rule the land of the godly, for [...]

2024-05-15T08:39:17-07:00

Reflection: May 9, 2024

Psalm 124 (MSG) A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem 1-5 If God hadn’t been for us     —all together now, Israel, sing out!— If God hadn’t been for us     when everyone went against us, We would have been swallowed alive     by their violent anger, Swept away by the flood of rage,     drowned in the torrent; [...]

2024-05-08T11:16:15-07:00

Reflection: May 2, 2024

Psalm 122 1-2 When they said, “Let’s go to the house of God,”     my heart leaped for joy. And now we’re here, O Jerusalem,     inside Jerusalem’s walls! 9For the sake of my family and friends, I say it again: live in peace! For the sake of the house of our God, God, [...]

2024-04-23T10:05:51-07:00

Reflection: April 25, 2024

Reflection: April 25, 2024 Psalm 121 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 1 I look up to the mountains—     does my help come from there? 2 My help comes from the Lord,     who made heaven and earth! 3 He will not let you stumble;     the one who watches over you will not slumber. [...]

2024-04-23T07:42:37-07:00

Reflection: April 4, 2024

Reflection: April 4, 2024 Psalm 8 1 O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. 2 You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you. 3 When I look at the night sky and see [...]

2024-04-02T15:56:40-07:00

Reflection: March 21, 2024

Reflection: March 21, 2024 Genesis 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am El-Shaddai—‘God Almighty.’ Serve me faithfully and live a blameless life." El-Shaddai - translated from the Hebrew root word sadday meaning mountain. Psalm 121 -  A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. [...]

2024-03-20T07:09:38-07:00

Reflection: March 14, 2024

Reflection: March 14, 2024 Psalm 107:1-3 and 17-22 The Message 1-3 Oh, thank God—he’s so good!     His love never runs out. All of you set free by God, tell the world!     Tell how he freed you from oppression, Then rounded you up from all over the place,     from the four winds, from the seven [...]

2024-03-13T11:49:29-07:00
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