But you, O Lord, are a shield around me,my glory, and the one who lifts up my head I am one who finds myself looking down a lot. Sometimes it is because I’m looking at my phone or because I’m watching where I am walking. […]
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Imago Scriptura 46 – Different Kingdoms
The reading from 2 Kings today was hard to read. 2 Kings 17 tells the story of what feels like a “final straw” where King Hoshea is deposed by the Assyrians and the residents of the Kingdom of Israel are taken into exile. Verses 7-21 […]
Wait for the Lord 13 – Grace and Freedom
So, I am a day late in writing this, but yesterday morning I was getting ready for our early service and happened to glance out my office window and saw a beautiful lavender-ish light that was filling the street. My office window faces north so […]
Imago Gospels – 14 – Baggage
Matthew 18 In the 2nd half of this chapter, we are reminded of one of the tough truths of discipleship. Forgiveness is hard work. To paraphrase The Princess Bride, anyone who says otherwise is just selling something. Forgiveness is tough. The passage reflects this – […]
Imago Gospels – 09 – Grace
Matthew 12 I had a wonderful day with three primary things that stood out to me, all of which tie into this passage for today. The first was a question my spiritual director asked me about our upcoming trip to South Africa…She asked, “what grace […]
Romans Photos – 6:20-26 – First Snow
Romans 6:20-26 – When you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. So what advantage did you then get from the things of which you now are ashamed? The end of those things is death. But now that you have been […]
Romans Photos – 1:1-7 – Grace & Peace
Romans 1:1-7 – Grace & Peace Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David […]
Mark Photos – 10:13-16 – Baptism
Jesus Blesses Little Children People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to me; do […]
Psalm Photos – 119:25-32 – Dalet – Dust
My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to your word. When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes. Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works. My soul melts away […]
Psalm Photos – 118 – Cornerstone
Psalm 118 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever! Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast […]
Psalm Photos – 114 – Might
Psalm 114 When Israel went out from Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language, Judah became God’s sanctuary, Israel his dominion. The sea looked and fled; Jordan turned back. The mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs. Why is it, […]
Psalm Photos – 109 – Bonds and Release
Psalm 109 Do not be silent, O God of my praise. For wicked and deceitful mouths are opened against me, speaking against me with lying tongues. They beset me with words of hate, and attack me without cause. In return for my love they accuse […]
