Daily Bible Reflections
1,137 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMeditations on the Bible using the Revised Common Lectionary by church pastor and hospital chaplain Rev. Tim Ehrhardt
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Restoring True Religion (Micah 1:1-5)
July 17, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MBEstablishing practices which marginalize God put people at risk of becoming feral worshipers who run about doing everything but discovering their true selves and the one true God. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Life in the Spirit (Romans 8:1-11)
July 16, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBThe Christian enjoys the privileges of no condemnation, freedom from sin, possessing the mind of Christ and the power of the indwelling Spirit. This script of this video can be found at https://timehrhardt.com/
Go Up the Mountain (Isaiah 2:1-4)
July 15, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBAll sorts of people, from everywhere, from every nation, will stream to receive gracious teaching. They will become aware of how to live in an egalitarian society. Everyone’s needs shall be met. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Remember and Listen to History (Deuteronomy 32:1-10)
July 14, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBAn attention to history can guide us, and help heal us of our narcissistic ways. It can help dethrone us from the misguided belief that we are the center of the universe. History provides us with the tools necessary to hear and understand the other, enabling us to reconcile with one another. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Get Along with Each Other (Romans 2:12-16)
July 13, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBHearing and listening must translate into action and doing so that everyone is cared for. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
"I Have Set You an Example" (John 13:1-17)
July 12, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MBIt is our task in this life to provide humble loving service to others. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
A Divine Appointment (Genesis 29:1-14)
July 11, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBRadical acceptance is possible, if there is trust in the one behind it all. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
The Power of a Blessing (Genesis 27:30-46)
July 10, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBTo bless others is the way of building up one another and fortifying each other for the rigors of this world. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
The Struggle Within (Romans 7:15-25)
July 09, 2023 12:34 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBWhen it comes to an outright metamorphosis, we need a new heart – and we can no more simply decide to change our lives any more than we can perform heart transplant surgery on ourselves. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
The Vision of Jesus (Luke 10:21-24)
July 08, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.49 MBGod both conceals and reveals according to divine purposes and not human agendas. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
People Are a Bundle of Contradictions (Romans 7:7-20)
July 07, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MB"Contradictions in human character are one of its most consistent notes." Muriel Sparks This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Free to Live a New Life (Romans 7:1-6)
July 06, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBWe deal with sin’s continued presence (the world, the flesh, and the devil) through embracing God’s grace versus trying to overcome it with the law. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Clap and Shout! (Psalm 47)
July 05, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 9.94 MBPhysically clapping and shouting helps keep the heart and lungs healthy, even playing a curative role with pulmonary problems. It gives relief to joint pain, gout, headaches, insomnia, and digestion. Shouting and clapping even sharpens the intellect and increases the brain’s ability. And, of course, applause is a social phenomenon which binds folks together in community. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Both Body and Soul (1 John 4:1-6)
July 04, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MBIf we draw upon our entire selves, both body and soul, we will overcome a bad spirit through loving words and actions toward those who need it most. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
The Connection of Faith, Obedience, and Blessing (Genesis 22:15-18)
July 03, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MBIt is in the small steps of faith and obedience that one discovers blessings. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Freedom from Sin (Romans 6:12-23)
July 02, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB“Seek what you are seeking – but don’t seek it where you are seeking it!” St. Augustine This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
A Person's a Person, No Matter How Small (Luke 17:1-4)
July 01, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBWe are to give the small, insignificant people of society the time of day, treat them as important, and advocate for their needs. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
It's All About Faith, Grace, and Love (Galatians 5:7-12)
June 30, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBMay the grace of the Lord Jesus, the love of God the Father, and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit be with you, now and forever. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
How Long, O Lord? (Psalm 13)
June 29, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBFor faith to be truly faith, it needs to hold the whole person, not merely the brain. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Listen (Jeremiah 42:18-22)
June 28, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MB“God spoke one word from all eternity and he spoke it in silence, and it is in silence that we hear it.” St. John of the Cross This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Persevere (Revelation 2:8-11)
June 27, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MB“I’m sure about this: the one who started a good work in you will stay with you to complete the job by the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6, CEB) This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Praise and Prayer (Psalm 86:11-17)
June 26, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.44 MBIn those times when we feel as if we are between a rock and a hard place, wanting to remain positive, yet also acknowledging life’s crud, we can come to Psalm 86 and adopt it as our own. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Tussling with Trouble (Matthew 10:24-39)
June 25, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.43 MBWe need to be savvy to our situation of trouble and practice common sense, as well as have a mental disposition that thinks the best of people, and does not immediately judge and condemn others. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Spiritual Support (Ezekiel 29:3-7)
June 24, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBTrust of another must be given carefully and wisely, not flippantly or thoughtlessly. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Communicate with Clarity and Care (Genesis 35:1-4)
June 23, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MBClear communication is life-giving and even lifesaving. It’s worth putting significant effort into it. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
What Is Your View of God? (Psalm 86:1-10)
June 22, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBOur compulsions for solid answers to our questions give way to a settled confidence in divine mystery. And our obsessions with a pain-free and problem-free life are replaced with a curiosity for what the hard situations in our lives will teach us. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
A Lot of Hurting, Touching, and Healing (Luke 6:12-19)
June 21, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.27 MBBe aqueducts of grace, angels of mercy, and agents of healing in a world which so desperately needs the love, care, and attention we can give them. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
A Life-Giving Message of Grace and Love (2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5)
June 20, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.27 MBOnly love and grace is what endures throughout our lives. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Encourage One Another (1 Thessalonians 3:1-5)
June 19, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.29 MBEveryone needs a continual stream of encouragement to keep going so that we do not lose heart or lose hope. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
A Life of Compassion (Matthew 9:35-10:23)
June 18, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBCompassion arises as we look for what is common among us, not different. Compassion brings solidarity with others, not separation and division. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
The Plan Comes Together (Genesis 24:10-52)
June 17, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBReading Holy Scripture is important. And the way we read it is significant. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Go and Serve the Lord (Genesis 24:1-9)
June 16, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.22 MBBeing sent, leaving and blessing, go together. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
From Infertility to Laughter (Genesis 21:1-7)
June 15, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MBIf we learn to cry with others in their wondering and discouragement, we will be able to laugh with them when joy abounds. This podcast is also a blog post, found at https://timehrhardt.com/
Let Mercy Be Our Guide (Matthew 12:1-8)
June 14, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MBHuman willpower, self-discipline, and right theology don’t mean much, at all, next to the weightier matters of empathy, compassion, and relational connection. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Final Exhortations on the Christian Life (Hebrews 13:1-16)
June 13, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MBThe broad road leads to destruction, but the narrow way of holiness brings us to eternal life. This podcast can also be found as a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Delight in God's Word (Psalm 119:41-48)
June 12, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MBLet’s not be so busy, pre-occupied, or worried that we push what's of ultimate value to the margins of our lives as only something for our discretionary time. This podcast can be found as a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Mercy Is Why Jesus Came (Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
June 11, 2023 11:25 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBMercy, not judgment, is at the heart of all change. This video is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/2023/06/11/mercy-is-why-jesus-came-matthew-99-13-18-26/
A Word of Faith (Genesis 15:1-20)
June 10, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBGod is okay with being implicated in our problems. In fact, God welcomes it. This podcast can also be found as a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Never a Dull Moment (Acts 28:1-10)
June 09, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MBSince our purpose is disciple-making, then we are always to make decisions based upon that standard. Since our values are loving others, then we always know how to go about our purpose. This podcast can also be found as a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
What Is Your View of God? (Psalm 33:1-12)
June 08, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MBSeeing God from the perspective of grace brings a joyous way to live because it views God as generous and hospitable. From such an angle, the logical and appropriate response is one of gratitude. This podcast can also be found as a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
For the Common Good of All (1 Corinthians 12:4-13)
June 06, 2023 11:15 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBGoodness, joy, and possibility become alive when people unpack their gifts and use them for the common good of everyone. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/2023/06/06/for-the-common-good-of-all-1-corinthians-124-13/
Our Place in the World (Psalm 8)
June 04, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBPsalm 8 grounds us by dealing with ultimate questions of human existence: • Who am I? • Why do I exist? • What is the purpose of life? The contents of this video can also be found as a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Follow My Example (2 Timothy 1:12-14)
June 02, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.26 MB"Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others; it is the only means." Albert Einstein This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Not Ashamed (2 Timothy 1:8-12)
June 01, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 7.38 MBSalvation entails being delivered from something so that we can live for something else. You can find this podcast as a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
Humble Leadership (Numbers 11:24-29)
May 31, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBThe meek are truly egalitarian and do all things with equity and inclusion. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
The God of the Living (Ezekiel 39:7-8, 21-29)
May 30, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MBIt takes a lifetime of practice to let go and die to self. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
The Age of the Spirit (Joel 2:18-29)
May 29, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MBThe age of the Spirit is here! This podcast is also a blog post, found at https://timehrhardt.com/
The Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21)
May 28, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 9 MBThe Day of Pentecost flings every single believer into a congregational whole, the Church, and lets us know that we are not to be rugged individualists acting alone but are part of the Body of Christ. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
The Steadfast Love of God (Psalm 33:12-22)
May 27, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MB"God loves each of us as if there were only one of us." St. Augustine You may also view this podcast as a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
The Spirit of Faith, Not Fear (Romans 8:14-17)
May 26, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MBIt is possible, even with the best of intentions in living a faithful and spiritually rich life, to be stonewalled or crippled with fear and anxiety. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/