Christ’s Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)
Humility is the cornerstone of all virtue and right living. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/29/christs-beatitudes-matthew-51-12/
Jan 29, 2023•7 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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Leading Is Serving (Micah 3:1-4)
It’s a leader’s responsibility to ensure that justice and freedom are established – and that there are no obstacles to all the people living successfully. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/28/leading-is-serving-micah-31-4/
Jan 28, 2023•6 min
Remember the Poor and Needy (Deuteronomy 24:17-25:4)
We are to speak and act with mercy to all persons, without prejudice. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/27/remember-the-poor-and-needy-deuteronomy-2417-254/
Jan 27, 2023•6 min
Obey with Integrity and Love (Psalm 15)
Obedience is both duty and delight – and they go together in perfect harmony. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/26/obey-with-integrity-and-love-psalm-15/
Jan 26, 2023•6 min
Take the Long View (Genesis 49:1-2, 8-13, 21-26)
Patience, perseverance, and confidence all come through adopting the long view of life. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/25/take-the-long-view-genesis-491-2-8-13-21-26/
Jan 25, 2023•5 min
Make the Impossible Possible (Judges 7:12-22)
We all have our ways of trying to feel better and make some sense of the nonsensical situations we get put into. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/24/make-the-impossible-possible-judges-712-22/
Jan 24, 2023•6 min
I Am Sending You (Judges 6:11-24)
Faith over fear. Calm over chaos. The divine presence makes all the difference. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/23/i-am-sending-you-judges-611-24/
Jan 23, 2023•6 min
The Ministry of Jesus (Matthew 4:12-23)
"Come, follow me." Jesus This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/22/the-ministry-of-jesus-matthew-412-23/
Jan 22, 2023•8 min
Shining the Light on Fear (Psalm 27:1-6)
It’s okay to be conflicted, to wonder what the heck is going on, to not know what’s up or down, to live with the seeming incongruence of emotions. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/21/shining-the-light-on-fear-psalm-271-6/
Jan 21, 2023•5 min
Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing (Galatians 2:1-10)
Christianity is more than set of beliefs and practices; it’s a way of life which can be summed up in three important words: faith, hope, and love. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/20/keep-the-main-thing-the-main-thing-galatians-21-10/
Jan 20, 2023•8 min
A Changed Life (Galatians 1:11-24)
Grace makes all the difference and is what leads to a changed life. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/19/a-changed-life-galatians-111-24/
Jan 19, 2023•6 min
Why Did Jesus Come? (Matthew 9:14-17)
We need structural systems which will accommodate our mission. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/18/why-did-jesus-come-matthew-914-17/
Jan 18, 2023•5 min
A Reality Check (Hebrews 10:1-4)
What kind of people are we to be? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/17/a-reality-check-hebrews-101-4/
Jan 17, 2023•5 min
Good News for All (Acts 8:26-40)
The gospel is for all, not just some. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/16/good-news-for-all-acts-826-40/
Jan 16, 2023•6 min
You Have What You Need (1 Corinthians 1:1-9)
No matter what gets done and how much is left undone, I am enough. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/15/you-have-what-you-need-1-corinthians-11-9/
Jan 15, 2023•8 min
Companions (1 Kings 19:19-21)
Let yourself be open to the ministry of others. Be a companion. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/14/companions-1-kings-1919-21/
Jan 14, 2023•5 min
Out of the Slimy Pit (Psalm 40:1-11)
New life comes from a change of heart, not a change of circumstances. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/13/out-of-the-slimy-pit-psalm-401-11/
Jan 13, 2023•7 min
The Church Playground (Galatians 1:6-12)
Don't twist the good news into bad news. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/12/the-church-playground-galatians-16-12/
Jan 12, 2023•6 min
Let It Out (Isaiah 51:1-16)
Will you let your bravery come out to play, or will you keep it hidden beneath layers of insecurity? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/11/let-it-out-isaiah-511-16/
Jan 11, 2023•8 min
A Divine Calling (Jeremiah 1:4-10)
A willing and humble spirit goes a lot farther than ability. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/10/a-divine-calling-jeremiah-14-10/
Jan 10, 2023•5 min
A God Worth Exploring (Psalm 89:5-37)
I tend to think that it all comes down to a matter of listening – of which we people have proven to be, at best, rather dull about; and, at worst, completely tone deaf to the continual voice of the universe. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/09/a-god-worth-exploring-psalm-895-37/
Jan 09, 2023•5 min
Remember Your Baptism (Matthew 3:13-17)
"Righteousness" means to have right relationships. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/08/remember-your-baptism-matthew-313-17/
Jan 08, 2023•7 min
Be Wise and Beware (1 Kings 10:1-13)
The wise person knows there is always a shadow side to every good gift we have. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/07/be-wise-and-beware-1-kings-101-13/
Jan 07, 2023•6 min
Epiphany of the Lord (Matthew 2:1-12)
The word “epiphany” means “manifestation” or “appearance” – which is exactly what happened with the Magi in visiting Jesus. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/06/epiphany-of-the-lord-matthew-21-12/
Jan 06, 2023•7 min
Be Courageous (Joshua 1:1-9)
Courage and meditation are a package deal. Bravery and contemplation are meant to be wed together. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/05/be-courageous-joshua-11-9/
Jan 05, 2023•5 min
Sensing the Divine (Exodus 3:1-5)
There are ways which transcend the five senses. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/04/sensing-the-divine-exodus-31-5/
Jan 04, 2023•5 min
Jacob’s Dream (Genesis 28:10-22)
Maybe our dreams are trying to tell us something. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/03/jacobs-dream-genesis-2810-22/
Jan 03, 2023•5 min
Promise and Pilgrimage (Genesis 12:1-7)
The best things in life are slow in coming; they require a great deal of blood, sweat, and tears. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/02/promise-and-pilgrimage-genesis-121-7/
Jan 02, 2023•6 min
Jesus of Nazareth (Matthew 2:13-23)
The gospel is for everyone; the kingdom of heaven is not an exclusive country club. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/01/01/jesus-of-nazareth-matthew-213-23/
Jan 01, 2023•8 min
The Light of the World (John 8:12-19)
Humanity is a strange alchemy of both light and dark, hopefulness and hopelessness, awareness and ignorance, love and hate. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/12/31/the-light-of-the-world-john-812-19/
Dec 31, 2022•6 min
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