by Thomas Ryden | Apr 6, 2014 | Lenten Blog 2014
Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalm 118, 145; Exodus 3:16-4:12; Romans 12:1-21; John 8:46-59 Today’s Writer: Catherine E. Baker “Before Abraham was, I am.” What a bold and mind-boggling statement Jesus makes in John 8:58. The Jews who were questioning him had no idea...
by Thomas Ryden | Apr 5, 2014 | Lenten Blog 2014
Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalm 107, 108, 33; Exodus 2:23-3:15; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Mark 9:14-29 Today’s Writer: Jeff Hodgson In today’s appointed readings we are reminded (among other things) that love is central to the life of a Christian. In the last verse...
by Thomas Ryden | Apr 2, 2014 | Lenten Blog 2014
Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalm 101, 109:1-19, 119:121-144; Genesis 50:29-15:26; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Mark 8:11-26 Today’s Writer: Peter Van Peborgh Mark’s gospel, chapter 8: Pharisees and a boat ride with Jesus… After yet another encounter with the Pharisees,...
by Thomas Ryden | Apr 1, 2014 | Lenten Blog 2014
Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalm 97, 99, 94; Genesis 49:29-50:14; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34; Mark 8:1-10 Today’s Writer: Hope Brashear In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus again leads his disciples in providing food for thousands of people. Surrounded by many people with...
by Thomas Ryden | Mar 31, 2014 | Lenten Blog 2014
Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalm 89; Genesis 49:1-28; I Corinthians 10:14-11:1; Mark 7:24-37 Today’s Writer: Juliann Walton 1 Corinthians 10:14 tells us to “flee from all idolatry.” That sounds so Old Testament. This is the 21st century. Surely we don’t have any...
