Monthly Archives: June 2013
bible blog 1061
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: OBAMA SAYS OK TO BREAK LAW TO PROTECT CITIZENS Deuteronomy 29:2-15 The Covenant Renewed in Moab Moses summoned all Israel and said to them: You have seen all that the Lord did before your eyes in the […]
bible blog 1060
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: WASHINGTON WATCHES US ALL VIA GOOGLE ETC BECAUSE WE MIGHT BE TERRORISTS 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) Titus is bringing you this letter personally 16-21 Thank God Titus feels the same deep concern for you […]
bible blog 1059
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: 250,000 already dead in Somalia famine 2 Corinthians 8:1-16 New English Translation (NET) Completing the Collection for the Saints 8 Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, the grace of God given to the churches […]
bible blog 1058
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: “I am a representative of Buddha on earth” claims alleged torturer of a prostitute 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) Does “that letter” still rankle? Hear my explanation 2-4 Do make room in your hearts again for […]
bible blog 1057
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: Cities helpless against floodwaters Today I’ve chosen the truly splendid translation of this passage from the Revised English Bible: 2 Corinthians 6: 3-13 Lest our ministry be brought into discredit, we avoid giving offence in anything. As God’s […]
bible blog 1056
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: TURKS OPPOSE AUTHORITARIAN RELIGION AND POLITICS 2 CORINTHIANS 5: 12-end No, I’m not recommending myself to you again, but giving you an opportunity to boast about me, so that you’ve something to set against those who boast […]
bible blog 1055
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: After 50 years, Brazilian atrocities against native peoples are revealed 2 Corinthians 5: 1-10 For I know, that if my tent on earth is demolished, I’ve got a building from God, a house not made with hands, […]