Perfect Peace (Isaiah 26:1-9)
The search for peace is really the search within. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/30/perfect-peace-isaiah-261-9/
Dec 30, 2022•6 min
Daily Bible Reflections
Meditations on the Bible using the Revised Common Lectionary by church pastor and hospital chaplain Rev. Tim Ehrhardt
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Episodes
Hope for the Grieving (Jeremiah 31:15-22)
Death does not have the last word. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/29/hope-for-the-grieving-jeremiah-3115-22/
Dec 29, 2022•6 min
Seek the Least and the Lost (Matthew 18:1-14)
Seek the lost, the least, and the lonely. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/28/who-is-the-greatest-matthew-181-14/
Dec 28, 2022•9 min
Believe, Love, and Obey (1 John 5:1-12)
Love means putting aside hate and serving others, even when it hurts. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/27/believe-love-and-obey-1-john-51-12/
Dec 27, 2022•7 min
The Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How of Praise (Psalm 148)
Praise, gratitude, thanksgiving, and joy create a sense of unity and the practice of harmony with one another. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/26/the-who-what-when-why-where-and-how-of-praise-psalm-148/
Dec 26, 2022•10 min
The Christ Candle of Light (John 1:1-5)
Even a small flickering flame can illumine enough to make a way. And when many small flames come together, there is a great light for all to see. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/25/the-christ-candle-of-light-john-11-5/
Dec 25, 2022•7 min
The Mighty God (Isaiah 9:2-7)
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/24/the-mighty-god-isaiah-92-7/
Dec 24, 2022•8 min
Law and Gospel (Galatians 3:6-14)
It’s one thing to be kind and love others during a holiday season; it’s quite another thing to have that be your default character throughout the entire year. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/23/law-and-gospel-galatians-36-14/
Dec 23, 2022•5 min
Mary’s Song of Praise (Luke 1:46b-55)
O come, O Bright and Morning Star, and bring us comfort from afar! Dispel the shadows of the night and turn our darkness into light. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/22/marys-song-of-praise-luke-146b-55/
Dec 22, 2022•8 min
Jesus the Messiah (Matthew 1:1-17)
Grace overcomes anything and everything. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/21/jesus-the-messiah-matthew-11-17/
Dec 21, 2022•9 min
Slave or Free? (Galatians 4:21-5:1)
Freedom means that we have no obstacles in expressing grace, love, and hope to others. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/20/slave-or-free-galatians-421-51/
Dec 20, 2022•5 min
The Blessing (Genesis 17:15-22)
Divine ripples of blessing go out upon the earth. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/19/the-blessing-genesis-1715-22/
Dec 19, 2022•6 min
The Angels’ Candle of Peace (Luke 1:68-79)
“True peace is not merely the absence of some negative force, tension or war – it is the presence of some positive force, justice, good will, brotherhood." Martin Luther King, Jr. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/18/the-angels-candle-of-peace-luke-168-79/
Dec 18, 2022•9 min
A Testimony of Faith (John 3:31-36)
The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/17/a-testimony-of-faith-john-331-36/
Dec 17, 2022•4 min
The Time Is Ripe (Galatians 4:1-7)
An infinite abyss within can only be filled with an infinite object. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/16/the-time-is-ripe-galatians-41-7/
Dec 16, 2022•6 min
Covenant Promises (2 Samuel 7:1-17)
"Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain." Psalm 127:1 This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/15/covenant-promises-2-samuel-71-17/
Dec 15, 2022•8 min
Messages of Hope (Zechariah 8:1-17)
May we be people of hope and let hope live in our hearts now and always. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/14/messages-of-hope-zechariah-81-17/
Dec 14, 2022•8 min
Water Is Life (Ezekiel 47:1-12)
"Those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again." Jesus This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/13/water-is-life-ezekiel-471-12/
Dec 13, 2022•6 min
Future Hope (Isaiah 29:17-24)
Each individual person is worthy of basic human kindness and deserving of respect. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/12/future-hope-isaiah-2917-24/
Dec 12, 2022•6 min
The Shepherds’ Candle of Joy (Luke 2:8-20)
I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/11/the-shepherds-candle-of-joy-luke-28-20/
Dec 11, 2022•8 min
Repent! (Luke 3:1-18)
Every valley shall be filled in. Every mountain and hill made low. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/10/repent-luke-31-18/
Dec 10, 2022•7 min
How You Are Matters (Ruth 4:13-17)
Our faith is rooted in the soil of grace, anchored and moored in the deep of faithful servants who have gone before us. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/09/how-you-are-matters-ruth-413-17/
Dec 09, 2022•6 min
Your People Will Be My People (Ruth 1:6-18)
We should find ways of using our particular gifts and abilities to serve the common good of all persons. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/08/your-people-will-be-my-people-ruth-16-18/
Dec 08, 2022•6 min
The Heart of Words (Matthew 12:33-37)
Words reflect character. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/07/the-heart-of-words-matthew-1233-37/
Dec 07, 2022•6 min
Because of Love (Psalm 21)
If we desire Love, then let us go to the source of Love. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/06/because-of-love-psalm-21/
Dec 06, 2022•5 min
Whole Person Love (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12)
A disregard for the body creates a disregard for love. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/05/whole-person-love-1-thessalonians-41-12/
Dec 05, 2022•7 min
The Bethlehem Candle of Love (Luke 2:1-7)
The incarnation of Christ is the hinge of a larger story of God’s good love and redemption for us. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/04/the-bethlehem-candle-of-love-luke-21-7/
Dec 04, 2022•7 min
Preparing the Way (John 1:19-28)
We must clear the road so that Jesus has a way into our hearts. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/03/preparing-the-way-john-119-28/
Dec 03, 2022•6 min
Spiritual Renewal (Isaiah 30:19-26)
What is your real situation and the true realities of your life that need to be named? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/02/spiritual-renewal-isaiah-3019-26/
Dec 02, 2022•5 min
Prayer Is the Heartbeat of the Church (Acts 1:12-17, 21-26)
We have an incredible privilege; we get to ask. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/01/prayer-is-the-heartbeat-of-the-church-acts-112-17-21-26/
Dec 01, 2022•7 min
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