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As you enter into a time with God, consider the following question What does Righteousness mean to you, what qualities make a person righteous in your eyes? As you read through the passage, make note of the phrases or words that  stick out to you.  Psalm 112 (NRSV):      Happy are those who fear the Lord,Continue reading “What is Righteousness”

This article will by far be one of the most academic published on my blog yet.  I will do my best to keep things relatively short while also addressing things with an appropriate level of depth.  In my article Piety in the Modern World, I briefly explored my view on Christians being stewards of their ownContinue reading “Stewards of Free Will”

This morning as you begin your time with God pause and consider the ways in  which you are his ambassador to the world As you read through the passage take note of any phrases or words that stick out to you,  write them down and after finishing the passage consider how they affect the  messageContinue reading “Living for the Glory of God”

Today as you begin your time of reflection write down the different ways God has been a refuge, or space of safety for you over the years As you read through Psalm 144(NRSV) take note of any phrases or images that stick out to you 1 Blessed be the Lord, my rock,  who trains myContinue reading “God our Refuge”

As you begin this time of reflection use the following questions as a guide for an opening prayer: God what does it mean to Honor you?  What does it mean to live for your glory?  How can I grow to be more like you today? With your prayer concluded consider the following question: What doContinue reading “Honoring God”

Today as you begin your time with the Lord in this meditation, take a few moments to be still, quiet your mind and be listening for the Whispers of the Lord.  Read through Psalm 111 (NIV) write down the ways it might be considered as a song of worship.  Psalm 111(NIV): Praise the Lord.[b]  IContinue reading “Daily Habits”

This week\’s meditations will focus on the following Ideas:  The attitude of the heart in worship Worship as a daily habit Honoring God Today we will be journeying through a short passage from the first chapter of Malachi which is the last book in the old testament.  Before you read through the passage, take aContinue reading “Attitude of Worship”

This last piece on the story of the prodigal son will focus on the character of the father. Turning to Luke 15 here are the actions taken by the father starting with verse 12: The father gives his younger son his inheritance. He meets his son while still a ways down the road and embracesContinue reading “The Father”

Before reading the passage take a few moments to consider the following question:  How often do I run to God? As you read the passage for the first time, make note of any specific phrases or words that draw out an emotional feeling, after finishing the passage take a few moments to consider these wordsContinue reading “Refuge”

As you read through the passage Psalm 23 (NIV) write down the phrases that stick out to you the most.  1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2   He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the rightContinue reading “Loving Shepherd”