Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: Christmas Advent
Daily Reads 12.18.2019
Advent Day 18: Read: Luke 18 Persistence: firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition The reading today is all about persistence. I admit that I am tempted to give up when opposition hits. I draw conclusions like the fox in Aesop’s fable The Fox and the Grapes. …
Daily Reads 12.17.2019
Advent Day 17: Read: Luke 17 In reading this chapter, it’s difficult to get past the first ten verses without pausing to think. Mostly because if there is one place we universally have difficulty, it is in extending radical forgiveness. Not only does Jesus want us to practice prodigal love with one another, he also …
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 12.15.2019
Advent Day 15: Read: Luke 15 Prodigal: having or giving something on a lavish scale In today’s reading, Jesus emphasizes the lengths he goes to in order to bring someone back to himself. While the younger son is often the focus of Jesus’ story of the wealthy man with two sons (Parable of the Lost …
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 12.13.2019
Advent Day 13: Read: Luke 13 In 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit the city of New Orleans with vengeance. Wreaking havoc and displacing thousands of people, activity in the city screeched to a halt. Chaos ensued. In the weeks that followed, there were many good people with good intentions who speculated why God allowed a hurricane …
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 12.10.2019
Advent Day 10: Read: Luke 10 (or at least verses 38-42) This chapter concludes with Jesus’ visit to the home of Martha and Mary. It appears that Martha was the one who extended the invitation to Jesus and his disciples to come and eat in her home. When Jesus arrived, Martha busied herself preparing the …
Daily Reads 12.09.2019
Advent Day 9: Read: Luke 9 I want to draw your attention to verses 23-25 in this chapter of the Gospel of Luke. Jesus says in order to be his follower we must turn away from our selfish ways. There is no benefit to gain the whole world and yet lose our soul. Henri Nouwen …
Out of the Chaos 