January 4, 2015
by julie
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Today I’ve got my reading plan more exact so it’s officially Job 18-31, part of which I already read. Job 21:3: “Bear with me while I speak; then after I have spoken, you may continue mocking.” Job refutes the claims … Continue reading
January 2, 2015
by julie
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Today, Job 6-20, in which Job and his friends continue to discuss why Job might be suffering. The depth of Job’s bitterness surprises me. He is wishes to die (6:8) and says there is no hope because he can’t help … Continue reading
January 1, 2015
by julie
Comments Off on The Story Begins
With a new year comes a new refresh of “the Bible in 90 Days.” This year I’m trying to do it chronologically, which means today I read Genesis 1-11 and Job 1-5. Again, my intent is to do this breakneck … Continue reading
November 18, 2014
by julie
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In John 15 Jesus makes His famous speech about “I am the vine; you are the branches,” and when we studied the passage in Bible study at my church about a month ago the metaphor really stuck in my head … Continue reading
November 11, 2014
by julie
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Samuel starts out with a lovely little story about Hannah, which is pretty much the first Bible story I have memory of. I was always rather overwhelmed thinking of “poor” Samuel sent away from his mother at such a young … Continue reading
October 17, 2014
by julie
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I just finished my study of the book of Judges, and, wow, so many thoughts. The stories that have stuck out to me: Deborah and Barak. Gideon. Abimelech. Jephthah. Samson, Micah, Gibeah. With a few others stuck in. Every single … Continue reading
September 18, 2014
by julie
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Well, that took me long enough, huh? I feel like Martha, distracted by many things. But back to Luke 7:36-50 tonight, at least! So after Jesus gets finished rebuking the Pharisees and experts in the law, one of them invites … Continue reading
September 7, 2014
by julie
Comments Off on We played the flute, but you didn’t dance.
The next thing in Luke 7 is Jesus addressing His relationship to John the Baptist. First, John himself wants clarity: are You the Messiah? Was Jesus the One prophesied, or just another prophet? John asks this from his jail cell. … Continue reading
September 5, 2014
by julie
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The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Then fear came over everyone, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen among us,” and “God has visited His people.” [Luke … Continue reading
September 4, 2014
by julie
Comments Off on Just say the word and I know…
Well, as it turns out… starting school puts a major damper in my writing time (not to mention brain energy). HMM. But, today, Luke 7:1-10: one of my favorite, favorite passages in the whole Bible. I remember the first time … Continue reading