Category Archives: Meditation

Integrity

Romans 4:1‭-‬5‭, ‬13‭-‬17 NRSVWhat then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the … Continue reading

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Thy will be done.

Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your doings from before my eyes; cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow.Isaiah 1:16‭-‬17 NRSV https://bible.com/bible/2016/isa.1.16-17.NRSV We must … Continue reading

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Enough said.

But now you must get rid of all such things— anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive language from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its practices which is … Continue reading

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Good news.

After detailing the transgressions of the rich in Israel against the poor Amos reveals the sin in their actions and the inherent judgement in what they are doing. He says, The Lord has sworn by the pride of Jacob: Surely … Continue reading

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Cruciform pigs.

O send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling.Psalms 43:3 NRSV https://bible.com/bible/2016/psa.43.3.NRSV This is a cry that has inspired me for many years, answered in … Continue reading

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