desiring God … listening, waiting
Thursday, May 18, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) The Divine Conspiracy This very familiar title, of a book written by Dallas Willard, opens my ears to surprises from my even more familiar Bible. Dallas Willard died 10 years ago, after decades of philosophy professorship at USC and even more...
Posted on May 17, 2023
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) River of life flowing out of me When he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the...
Posted on May 16, 2023
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Opens prison doors, sets the captives free The crowd in Philippi joined in the attack on Paul and Silas. Magistrates had them stripped and beaten with rods for many blows. Then they were thrown into prison, into the innermost cell. The...
Monday, May 15, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Spring cleaning I am the vine and you are the branches. This marks the beginning of the Church, and the beginning of the historical era of the Church. A couple thousand years later, it’s a good time to look beyond the...
Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 14, 2023 Mother’s Day in the USA (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Water every flower Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope, but do so with gentleness and respect, keeping your conscience clear. It...
Posted on May 13, 2023
Saturday May 13, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Miracles, Macedonia and mothers Remember the word I spoke to you, “No slave is greater than his master.” In other words, if I act humbly and in support of others, you have no right to refuse to do the same. If...
Friday, May 12, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Morning has broken My heart is steadfast. O God I will sing and chant praise. Awaken, O my soul! I will wake the dawn. At sunrise the lion on top of the mountain at Kerrville welcomes me to today. At Kerrville...
Thursday, May 11, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) We are all in this, together God, who knows the heart, bore witness by granting the Holy Spirit to Gentiles who heard and believed the Gospel. Just as he did us. He made no distinction between us and them. Jasper wanted...
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Bearing fruit If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you. By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples. What...
Posted on May 09, 2023
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Not really merely nor sincerely dead The crowds stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead. There’s a triumphant moment in The Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy pours a bucket of water to save her...
