by Thomas Ryden | Feb 22, 2016 | Lenten Blog 2016
Psalm 56 Goes to Work by Susan Ridgell Cross-section of thoughts during a typical workday. Twenty-first century. Thousands of years after David wrote Psalm 56, following his capture by the Philistines. 1 Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me; all day long...
by Thomas Ryden | Feb 20, 2016 | Lenten Blog 2016
Focused Heavenward by Robin Hoig Saturday, February 20 – Psalms 55, 138, 139; Gen. 41:1–13; 1 Cor. 4:1–7; Mark 2:23–3:6 (BCP Readings for today) What a wealth of wisdom is available to me through the experiences of other believers! How comforting it is to find...
by Thomas Ryden | Feb 19, 2016 | Lenten Blog 2016
Broken Bread by Ryan Garner Friday, February 19 – Psalms 95, 40, 54, 51; Gen. 40:1–23; 1 Cor. 3:16–23; Mark 2:13–22 (BCP Readings for today) Perhaps the most taboo question we entertain during the Lenten season is: what exactly am I being penitent for? Sure,...
by Thomas Ryden | Feb 18, 2016 | Lenten Blog 2016
“I need Thee, O I need Thee…” by Stephen Green Thursday, February 20 – Psalms 50, 59, 60, 19, 46, Gen. 39:1–23, 1 Cor. 2:14–3:15, Mark 2:1–12 (BCP Readings for today) As I travel through this season of Lent, I hear that old hymn echoing in my heart....
by Thomas Ryden | Feb 17, 2016 | Lenten Blog 2016
The Lover and the Beloved by Micahel Horton Wednesday, February 17, 2016 – Psalm 119:49-72; Genesis 37:25-36; 1 Corinthians 2:1-13; Mark 1:29-45 (BCP Readings for today) When thinking of Lent, I do not think of the stopping or starting, the decrease or increase...
by Thomas Ryden | Feb 16, 2016 | Lenten Blog 2016
Following His Call by David LaRose Tuesday February 16, 2016 – Psalms 45-48; Genesis 37:12-24; 1 Corinthians 1:20-31; Mark 1:14-28 (BCP Readings for today) As I read scripture, I wonder to myself, “How do I perceive God?” The psalmist sees God as a mighty king...
