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Psalm 39; Luke 24:8–35; Acts 26:1–8 (read online ⧉) Brian Sanders (Executive Director of Tampa Underground) shared some very interesting thoughts regarding the Emmaus Road story. Cleopas and the unnamed disciple hadn’t yet seen the Resurrected Jesus. Like any of the “outer circle” disciples, they…

Psalm 118:1–24; John 20:1–23; Colossians 3:1–12 (read online ⧉) What a day! Most of us have lost a loved one. It is hard. Sometimes we have been present when they died, sometimes we weren’t. How deep the ache depends on the relationship. Even with people…

Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 71:1-14; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; John 15:1-16 (read online ⧉) Isaiah's lament is that of a lover of God who cannot overcome the hardened hearts of others. Isaiah knows what his anointed purpose is. He also is experiencing some difficulties in getting the…

Psalm 119:9–16; Isaiah 43:8–13; 2 Corinthians 3:4–16 (read online ⧉) The predominant view in the Old Testament is that human holiness can only be obtained by thoroughly understanding and internalizing God's ways can walk in concert with God. The psalmist discusses guarding one's way, treasuring…

Mark 9:2–13, Mark 9:30–32 (read online ⧉) School could bring happiness to some, and great misery to others. Often the refrain of children is, “what’s the point.” “This is useless.” “I’ll never use this.” Perhaps you’ve said it yourself. Learning can often be hard. Learning…