Daily Reading and Prayer – Friday October 30
More controversial passages from Paul, who is often accused ofsupporting slavery. Nothing could be further from the truth, as areading of Paul’s letter to Philemon makes clear. In this passage,dealing […]
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Daily Reading and Prayer – Thursday October 29
Here is one of Paul’s most controversial passages – but it shouldn’tbe! Paul is combining relationship rules with a statement Christ’srelationship with the church (”but I am talking about Christ […]
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Daily Reading and Prayer – Wednesday October 28
Paul advises us to live thoughtfully, but joyfully, living “under theinfluence” – but under the influence of the Holy Spirit, not under theinfluence of alcohol. What are the primary influences […]
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Daily Reading and Prayer – Tuesday October 27
Paul uses the imagery of darkness versus light, so central to theGospel of John, to help the Ephesians understand the contrast betweentheir old life and, now, their new life in […]
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Daily Reading and Prayer – Monday October 26
The world of the Ephesians was highly sexualized. In the ongoing massive archaeological excavations, a startling number of brothels have been uncovered – and right on the main streets of […]
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Daily Reading and Prayer – Sunday October 25
Psalm 100Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.Worship the Lord with gladness;come before him with joyful songs.Know that the Lord is God.It is he who made us, and […]
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Daily Reading and Prayer – Saturday October 24
Here’s a challenge: to make a conscious effort, through every conversation you have today, to say only that which builds a person up – which encourages, strengthens, cheers, clarifies, assists, […]
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Daily Reading and Prayer – Friday October 23
You’ve doubtless heard the timeless advice, “Don’t go to bed angry.” Here it is, in a 2000 year old letter! Some advice never grows old, and in its timelessness, should […]
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Daily Reading and Prayer – Thursday October 22
To follow Jesus is to become a new person – “a new creation” as Paul writes elsewhere. To turn from our old lives to new life in Christ is sometimes […]
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Daily Reading and Prayer – Wednesday October 21
What’s my job as a minister? To grow our congregation in faith and service. What’s the job of our members? To mature in the faith, and to grow in love, […]