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bible blog 939
This blog provides a meditation on the Episcopal daily readings along with a headline from world news: The fruit of war: French soldier killed by Somali terrorists Ephesians 1:15-23 Paul’s Prayer 15 I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love* towards all the saints, and for this reason16I do not […]
bible blog 938
This blog begins the week with a reflection on the Episcopal daily readings, along with a headline from world news Kichwa Indians of Ecuador defend land against petrochemical giants Ephesians 1:1-14 THE LETTER OF PAUL TO THE Ephesians Salutation 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are […]
bible blog 937
Day by day this blog follows the daily bible readings of the Episcopal Church, usually adding a headline from world news: Justin Welby, New Archbihop of Canterbury, hails local jobs scheme for young people Isaiah 66:1-2, 66Thus says the Lord: Heaven is my throne and the earth is my footstool; what is the house […]
bible blog 936
Today’s blog turned into a kind of rant about how to use scrpiture. Maybe this seems irrelevant? Maybe, but in a world menaced by fundamentalists of several religions, it might save lives. Isaiah 65:13-16 13 Therefore thus says the Lord God:My servants shall eat, but you shall be hungry;my servants shall drink, but […]
bible blog 935Isaiah 65:1-9
This blog provides a meditation on the Episcopal daily readings along with a headline from world news: China softens censorship of the press after protests Isaiah 65:1-9 The Righteousness of God’s Judgement I was ready to be sought out by those who did not ask, to be found by those who did not seek me.I said, […]
bible blog 934
This blog provides a meditation on the Episcopal daily readings along with aheadline from world news: China and Japan step up drone race Isaiah 63:1-5 Vengeance on Edom 63‘Who is this that comes from Edom, from Bozrah in garments stained crimson? Who is this so splendidly robed, marching in his great might?’ ‘It […]
bible blog 933
I’m at my desk inDundee, Scotland, trying to make sense of the Episcopal reading for today, while reminding myself of world news from which I choose a headline: Followers of Jesus (Protestant and Catholic) fight over flag Isaiah 59:15-21 15 Truth is lacking, and whoever turns from evil is despoiled. The Lord saw it, and […]
bible blog 932
This blog gives a meditation on the Episcopal daily readings along with a headline from world news: FAT FRENCHMAN SALUTES PUTIN AS DEMOCRAT Isaiah 52:3-6 3 For thus says the Lord: You were sold for nothing, and you shall be redeemed without money.4For thus says the Lord God: Long ago, my people went down into […]
bible blog 931
This is a blog which reflects on the Episcopal daily readings along with a headline from world news: Priest who helped kill Bishop Juan Gerardi released early Joshua 1:1-9 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying,2‘My servant Moses is dead. Now proceed […]
bible blog 930
This blog reflects on the Episcopal daily readings along with a headline from world news: Indian Women say “Time for justice” Exodus 3:1-12 Moses at the Burning Bush 3Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; he led his flock beyond the wilderness, and came to Horeb, the mountain of […]
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