Unfolding Scripture – Week 21
The chapters we read this week present to us some significant moments in the prophetic ministry of both Elijah and Elisha. The readings for Monday open with two extraordinary stories…
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Unfolding Scripture – Week 20
As finish the period of the “Royal Kingdom,” we read about Solomon’s palace (which is twice a large and twice as costly as the Temple was!), prayer, and the sacrifice…
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Unfolding Scripture – Week 19
This week, we will read about the end of David’s time as King over Israel and (following some struggles for power against his brothers) Solomon will succeed David as King…
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Unfolding Scripture – Week 18
This week, we’re going to read about the high point and the low point of David’s reign over Israel. First, the high point. In 2 Samuel 7, God makes a…
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Unfolding Scripture – Week 17
Our readings this week will bring us to the end of the reign of Saul over Israel. What you can imagine would have begun with such optimism – the Israelites…
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Unfolding Scripture – Week 16
I think it would be fair to say that most of us deal with insecurity in at least to some degree. Insecurities often crop up in our teenage years as…
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Unfolding Scripture – Week 15
Peace to you all! This week, we’re going to read our way through the first 12 chapters from Samuel. It begins with a familiar story – God granting a woman…
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Unfolding Scripture – Week 14
As we finish reading the Book of Judges this week, I want to remind you of the cycle that repeats itself over and over again throughout this book: Israel sins,…
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Three Spiritual New Year’s Resolutions
This was originally posted as a column on the Grandin Media website. In the last week of any year, it’s a long-standing tradition to write about New Year’s resolutions. Some…
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Unfolding Scripture – Week 13
I want to encourage you to persevere in your ongoing readings this week. If you’ve fallen a bit behind the schedule, don’t worry – just continue going. This isn’t a…