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...
by Thomas Ryden | Mar 26, 2014 | Lenten Blog 2014
Readings: Psalm 69, Gen 43:1-15, Is 55:6-11, 1 Cor 7:1-9, Mark 4:35-41 (These readings correspond with Friday, 3/21. I ended up giving two writers the same readings. So here is another reflection that resounds with God’s faithfulness in the midst of our...
by Thomas Ryden | Mar 26, 2014 | Lenten Blog 2014
Today’s Writer: Lane Bahr My soul faints with longing for your salvation, But I have put my hope in your word. My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, “When will you comfort me?’’ – Psalm 119:81-82 This cry from the heart of the psalmist is one with which...
