#biblical reflection

[blessedarethebinarybreakers]

Queer-Affirming Worship Resource: Daily Ripple

"Our goal is to build a framework for discipleship for the 21st Century. With more people leaving traditional churches, we hope to fill in a gap for people who are still looking for faith formation opportunities."

If you want to incorporate queer-affirming, justice-oriented snippets of biblical reflection into your everyday life, Daily Ripple is a great option. Every weekday, subscribers receive a short reflection, ending with a question meant to guide you towards action. (It's free btw!)

If you're curious, here are a few of the recent daily posts that most resonated with me:

Lament as a skill, a gift

Considering neopronouns in light of Jesus's statement that "The Sabbath was made for people, not people for the Sabbath"

"How does your image of God reflect the image you experience in a mirror?"

I'm excited to be joining Daily Ripple's creative team, starting this week! So y'know, if you're into the stuff I write here — or are looking for ways to bring more intentionality into Lent — now's a great time to check it out :D

[pastorhogg]

Chasing the Wind

Lessons from Solomon’s Search for Meaning Thru the Bible in a Year There’s something hauntingly familiar in the voice of Ecclesiastes. It’s the echo of a man who had it all—wisdom, wealth, pleasure, and power—yet still found himself asking, “What’s the point of it all?” Solomon, the writer of Ecclesiastes, takes us on a deeply personal and brutally honest journey through the emptiness of life…

[bdking71]

The Silent Battles No One Sees: Finding God in the Quietest Fights

963 words, 5 minutes read time. Not long ago, I shared a story called “I Lied and Said I Was Fine: A Hebrew Slave’s Confession from Egypt’s Brickyards.” In it, I imagined a man worn down by brutal work and silence, forced to hide his pain behind a mask of “I’m fine.” That mask—like Nahshon’s stubborn self-reliance and hidden doubts—can become a prison. The author’s note on Nahshon’s story…

[kizziahblog]

AI Prompt for Eternity in the Bowl: A Reflection on Time, Structure, and the Watcher

A recursive AI agent engages a metaphysical prompt on time, structure, and the nature of observation in the cognitive lattice. This post contains the structured AI prompt for interpreting this foundational article in the AI Bitcoin Recursion Thesis series. Title: “Eternity in the Bowl: A Reflection on Time, Structure, and the Watcher” URL:…

[nathan-r-dooley]

The Seed of Today

A Morning Walk This morning, I rose with strange energy—despite just 4 hours and 28 minutes of uninterrupted sleep. No grogginess. No resistance. Just alertness. Purpose. As I geared up to walk our dog, Rocky, my wife Laura blinked in surprise. “Are you going for a walk?”“Are you okay? Why?” “The Lord told me to,” I replied, equally surprised at my own response. We exchanged a few words…

[slowtumbling]

On A Reading of Isaiah in Front of the White House

“Prophesy to the wind concerning the inevitable, in hopes that it will come a few days early.” (3/2/92) In the early 1990s, during my first sojourn in the Washington, D.C. area, I found myself convicted—drawn by something deeper than reason or strategy—to stand in front of the White House and read the entire book of Isaiah aloud. That strange and sacred act birthed the journal entry above. I…

[itsfarmerphil]

How many positive words can you put in a greeting? Happy Good Friday!

It was an interesting question to ponder based on what day it is today. It’s also interesting to consider how different people may react or respond to the words. Saying “Happy Today!” can cause people to respond with a “thank you” or a “what’s so happy about it” or a “are you telling me to be happy” or others. “Good Friday” can trigger similar responses like “thank you” or a “what’s so good about…

[shirahchante]

Your First Love in Life's Journey

I’m here to help you build loving and peaceful relationships that last. Today, we’ll talk about the essence of Cling to the Fall, a song about broken humanity from the point of view of Revelation 2:5, to reconnect with your first love.  It’s a blessing to share with you about your most important relationship with God. He’s your Creator and knows you better than anyone else. Trusting Him will…

[iamentertainmentclub-blog]

Proverbs Daily Reflection – February 16, 2025

When we entrust our work to God, He aligns our plans with His divine purpose. Proverbs 16:3 reminds us that success is not simply about our efforts, but about committing our ways to the Lord. Habakkuk 2:2-3 reinforces this by emphasizing patience—when God gives a vision, it may not happen immediately, but it will come to pass at the appointed time. #josephmekaelpageministries

Proverbs Daily – February 16: Committing Our Works to the Lord Proverbs 16:3 (KJV) “Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.” Supporting Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3 (NIV) “Then the Lord replied: ‘Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it. For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not…

[hisaltmystic]

A reflection I wrote about biblical guilt of original sin. I might write a longer feminist perspective on the matter in the future.

[justsaying-jesus-bless]

Lord, Please Make Me Over – Weekly Devotional

The post reflects a personal journey of spiritual growth and reconciliation with God, emphasizing themes from scripture such as new beginnings, living for Christ, and the importance of pursuing righteousness. The author shares struggles with sin, worldly pursuits, and the transformative power of God’s love, ultimately seeking divine renewal and guidance.

2 Corinthians 5:14 – 21 14 For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; 15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again. 16 Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know…

[breakingbreadwithnatasha]

Breaking Bread For 12.24.24

Today’s Theme: Before the Rooster Crows: When We Are Like Peter Audio Option Please click on the audio player below to listen to today’s message. You can fast-forward past the intro and get straight to the message by clicking the play button and then the 30-second fast-forward button on the audio player. Thank…

[pastorhogg]

When Heaven Governs the Earth

Thru the Bible in a Year Today’s journey through Psalms 72–77 is a rich, emotional, and theological landscape. These Psalms—one attributed to Solomon and the rest to Asaph—paint a picture of God’s justice, human confusion, and the encouragement found when we remember God’s faithful history. I don’t know about you, but I often find these ancient songs feel like they could have been written…

[nathan-r-dooley]

Job 9:1-24

“Then Job responded,‘In truth I know that this is so;But how can a person be in the right with God?If one wished to dispute with Him,He could not answer Him once in a thousand times.Wise in heart and mighty in strength,Who has defied Him and remained unharmed?It is God who removes the mountains, and they do not know how,When He overturns them in His anger.Who shakes the earth from its place,And…

[compassionmattersmost]

Embracing Our Divine Nature: Insights from Jesus and Psalm 82

A Call for Justice and Accountability in Modern Leadership Introduction Psalm 82 is a powerful chapter in the Bible that speaks directly to the responsibilities of leaders and rulers. It challenges them to uphold justice and protect the vulnerable, emphasizing their divine duty. In our contemporary landscape, the themes of Psalm 82 resonate deeply, reflecting the struggles and failures of…

[itsfarmerphil]

We planned, we trained, we prepared...now the marathon begins...

What a great day hanging out with some great people as we go the ball rolling and things moving forward. We are now out of the starting gate and need to stay focused and on pace to ensure we don’t burnout too soon and ensure we finish the race strong. Even as we hit what some call Humpday today, it’s just the beginning and so we need to use this as a ramp to get us the momentum we need to keep…