As I write these words those of us in the Mid-Atlantic region, indeed on the entire East Coast of the nation, are experiencing a dramatic and unexpected “deep freeze.” With temperatures in the twenties during the day and in the single digits at night – well, things have slowed down quite a bit. Most people… Continue reading Just Stop
Tag: God’s presence
Keeping Watch
Key Texts: Psalm 130:1-6 Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence,… Continue reading Keeping Watch
Week 26 Wednesday
Footprints Not Seen Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 75-77 Key verses: Psalm 77:19 “Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were not seen.” A number of years ago a poem entitled FOOTPRINTS captured the hearts and imaginations of many. In it a follower of God… Continue reading Week 26 Wednesday
Week 25 Friday
An Absent God Today’s scripture selection: Ezekiel 7-12 Key verse: Ezekiel 10:18 Prophets rarely had easy messages for their audience. But surely one of the most difficult to deliver was how at one point in their history the “glory of the Lord departed” from the temple – and their presence. Idolatry had struck its final… Continue reading Week 25 Friday
Week 17 Monday
Day or Night Today’s scripture selection: Exodus 13-16 Key verses: Exodus 13:21-22 One of the dramatic elements of the exodus story that I have always loved is that of the “pillar of cloud” and “pillar of fire”. In this way the people who were being freed from slavery could travel with guidance by day –… Continue reading Week 17 Monday
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