Monthly Archives: December 2013
bible blog 1241
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: REMEMBER NATALYA GORBANEVSKAYA SOVIET HUMAN RIGHTS HEROINE James 4:13-5:11 J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) It is still true that man proposes, but God disposes 13-17 Just a moment, now, you who say, “We are going to such-and-such a […]
bible blog 1240
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: A “COMIC” GESTURE, THE QUENNELLE IS ANTISEMITIC INSULT 3 John 1-15 New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA) Salutation 1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. Gaius Commended for His Hospitality 2 Beloved, I pray […]
bible blog 1239
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: THE COST OF KATY PERRY EYELASHES ISAIAH CHAPTER 54 Sing, O Barren One who did not bear Shout for joy, woman who has not been in labour! For the children of the desolate woman will be more than […]
bible blog 1238
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: NORMAN MANEA, SURVIVOR OF NAZIS AND CEAUSESCU, SAYS, “IN 2000 YEARS WE HAVE NOT LEARNED TO LOVE OUR NEIGHBOUR.” John 13:20-35 J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) 19-20 From now onwards, I shall tell you about things before they […]
bible 1237
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: POPE FRANCIS GIVES FIRST CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: “PEACE IS AN EVERYDAY COMPROMISE” Pope addresses issues of violence ACTS 7: 51-59 51- And Stephen said, “You obstinate people, heathen in your thinking, heathen in the way you are listening to […]
bible blog 1236
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: COMMEMORATION OF THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 Matthew 1:18-25 J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) His birth in human history 18-21 The birth of Jesus Christ happened like this. When Mary was engaged to Joseph, just before their […]
bible blog 1235
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: PHILIPPINES FACE LONG PROCESS OF RECOVERY Luke 1:67-80 J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) 67-75 Then Zacharias, his father, filled with the Holy Spirit and speaking like a prophet, said, “Blessings on the Lord, the God of Israel, because […]
bible bog 1234
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with aheadline from world news: NORTH TO SOUTH KOREA CHRISTMAS MESSAGE, “WE WILL ATTACK YOU WITHOUT MERCY” Titus 2:11-3:11 J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) 11-14 For the grace of God, which can save every man, has now become known, and it teaches us to […]
bible blog 1233
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: LAUNCH OF GAIA TELESCOPE TO MAP THE MILKY WAY GALAXY Luke 1:39-56 J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) 39-45 With little delay Mary got ready and hurried off to the hillside town in Judea where Zacharias and Elisabeth […]
Bible blog 1232
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news Amnesty in Russia includes Pussy Riot and Greenpeace Luke 1:1-25 J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) Prefatory Note 1 1-4 Dear Theophilus Many people have already written an account of the events which have happened among us, basing their […]
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