Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: Christian
Daily Reads 12.20.2019
Advent Day 20: Read: Luke 20 Already it is Day 20 of Advent. Congratulations to those who persevered through the reading of Luke. It has been rewarding for me to take time daily preparing for the coming of Jesus. Today the word that comes to me after reading the chapter is OPPOSITION. The religious leaders …
Daily Reads 12.16.2019
Advent Date 16: Read: Luke 16 Today’s reading centers around money and wealth, but the lessons are deeper than just having money or not having money. I learn, from the first story Jesus tells, that money corrupts and should be used to benefit others (verse 9) so that when they are gone, my eternal home …
Daily Reads 12.14.2019
Advent Day 14: Read: Luke 14 In my Advent reading today, I read Richard Rohr’s daily meditation in “Preparing for Christmas: Daily Meditations for Advent”. He talked about the difference between managing and receiving life. Spiritual wealth does not come as a result of merit, organization, influence or position. We grow spiritually by receiving. It …
Daily Reads 12.12.2019
Advent Day 12: Read: Luke 12 As I reflect on this chapter, the overwhelming question that comes to mind is this: On whom or what do I depend? Where do I turn when life is chaotic? Jesus challenges his listeners to consider the trajectory of their lives. Dependence on self and what I can accomplish …
Daily Reads 12.11.2019
Advent Day 11: Read: Luke 11 Jesus was invited to the house of a Pharisee for dinner. Some of those in attendance were also religious teachers. A Pharisee was one part of the Jewish population who emphasized following the law to the most minute detail often forgetting about the intention of the law in the …
Daily Reads 12.08.2019
Advent Day 8: Read: Luke 8 Jesus and his disciples decided to cross the Sea of Galilee one afternoon. The lake is situated in such a way that the winds come down upon it in sudden, unexpected ways creating dangerous storms. And that is what happened this day, except Jesus was taking a nap. Fearing …
Daily Reads 12.07.2019
Advent Day 7: Read: Luke 7 Compassion. Jesus’ compassion is remarkable and stand out in this chapter. I want to draw your attention to two verses. The chapter begins with a Roman officer asking Jesus to come and heal his slave. The respected Jewish leaders appealed to Jesus’ sense of justice saying the man “deserved” …
Daily Reads 12.05.2019
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted… Isaiah 61:1 Advent – Day 5: Read: Luke 5 Today I became reaquainted with the term “compassion fatigue.” It is what happens when you spend a large portion of …
Daily Reads 12.04.2019
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord’s favor has …
Daily Reads 12.03.2019
But in that day, the branch of the Lord will be beautiful and glorious; Isaiah 4:2a Advent – Day 3: Read: Luke 3 As I read this chapter, it seems to me it can be summarized in one word: preparation. John the Baptist is preparing the way for the Messiah preaching repentance from sins and baptizing with …
Out of the Chaos 