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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, […]
bible blog 1053
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: El Salvador Court refuses termination for woman with kidney failure 2 Corinthians 3:1-18 Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) 3 Are we starting to recommend ourselves again? Or do we, like some, need letters of recommendation either to you […]
bible blog 1052
Turkish Government restricts sale and cosumption of alcohol This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news 2 CORINTHIANS 1,23-2,17 I have never wanted to hurt you 23-24 No, I declare before God that it was to avoid hurting you that I did not come to […]
bible blog 1051
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: UK SAYS ARMS WILL BRING PEACE TO SYRIA 2 Corinthians 1:12-22 J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) Our dealings with you have always been straightforward 12-14 Now it is a matter of pride to us—endorsed by our conscience—that […]
bible blog 1050
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: Sentence against murderous dictator Rios Montt anulled by Guatemala 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) 1 This letter comes to you from Paul, God’s messenger for Jesus Christ by the will of God, and from […]
Bible blog 1049
This blog ofers a reflection on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: 290 civilians (including 60 children) have been killed by USA drones DEUTERONOMY6: 1-9 The Great Commandment 6 Now this is the commandment—the statutes and the ordinances—that the Lord your God charged me to teach you to observe […]
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