Day 246: Proverbs 1-2; 1 Corinthians 12:1-13
by Jonathan Merki on September 2nd, 2023
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge;fools despise wisdom and discipline. (Proverbs 1:7, CSB)Let's get this straight from the get-go! Wisdom and folly...this will be the focus of all we read. Of course, the goal is embracing wisdom, for the end of folly is the end! Wisdom, on the other hand, is life! Do you want wisdom? Start with Yahweh, the Ever-present, Promise-keeping, Loyal and ... Read More
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Day 245: Psalms 148-150; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
by Jonathan Merki on September 2nd, 2023
As my devotional time came to a close yesterday, the door opened, and there were our granddaughters. I knew they were coming, I wasn't certain when. Joy! What that meant was they got my attention and the blog did not. For those of you who faithfully read this, thanks for your patience and endurance! I pondered this all in light of the grand crescendo of the Psalms with the fitting 'Hallels' of the... Read More
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Day 244: Psalms 145-147; 1 Corinthians 11:2-16
by Jonathan Merki on August 31st, 2023
How fascinating it is that 2000 years later, there are some things we do that 'mimic' the Early Church, and some we have discarded...depending on the culture. For instance, how many ladies did you see wearing hats last Sunday in church? For that matter, how many truly have long hair. By the same token, we had some men present who have their hair in a pony tail. Are any of these less spiritual? Pau... Read More
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Bonus Post: God's Holy Name
by Walt Martin on August 30th, 2023
Wednesday, August 30, 2023Matthew 6:1-24Sometimes God calls us back to basics. In the heart of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) Jesus teaches the crowds how to pray. That ‘template’ for prayer has become an opportunity for us to agree together on many a Sunday, prayer gathering, and personal time spent in God’s presence. I’ve been leaning into the Common English Bible (CEB) translation this y... Read More
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Day 243: Psalms 142-144; 1 Corinthians 10:22-11:1
by Jonathan Merki on August 30th, 2023
Did Paul just say what I think he said? I want you to pattern your lives after me, just as I pattern mine after Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1, TPT). There is a good chance you and I have a negative association with the word 'mimic' (unless it's a part of someone's stand-up routine). However, that is the root of the word that Paul actually uses. The lexicon says it means 'to strive to be like, imitate... Read More
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Day 242: Psalms 138-141; 1 Corinthians 10:1-21
by Jonathan Merki on August 29th, 2023
Is it weird sometimes how a random term pops into your mind? It might be because my ADD mind can be so random...I know, I left the 'H' out. Read More
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