Daily Bible Reflections

The Gentle King (Matthew 21:1-11)

April 02, 2023 11:45 - 9 minutes - 3.1 MB

Meekness and strength, gentleness and authority, humility and leadership, grace and truth, love and anger, are all meant to be together – not compartmentalized in sequestered ghettos of the mind. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/04/02/the-gentle-king-matthew-211-11/

Expressing Grief (Lamentations 3:55-66)

April 01, 2023 11:39 - 5 minutes - 1.95 MB

Sometimes you have to get your behind in the past before you can put your past behind you. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/04/01/expressing-grief-lamentations-355-66/

How Can the World Change? (Philippians 1:21-30)

March 31, 2023 11:42 - 6 minutes - 2.33 MB

Shared human experiences of suffering will nearly always translate into new and emerging capacities for empathy. And where empathy exists, there is hope for all humanity. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/31/how-can-the-world-change-philippians-121-30/

Together As One (Philippians 1:1-11)

March 30, 2023 11:37 - 5 minutes - 1.87 MB

In difficult times of injustice, we need a vision of humanity which locks arms in unity without vilifying one another. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/30/together-as-one-philippians-11-11/

Dealing with Denial (Jeremiah 32:1-9, 36-41)

March 29, 2023 12:07 - 6 minutes - 2.32 MB

The antidote to denial is acceptance. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/29/dealing-with-denial-jeremiah-321-9-36-41/

Guide Me By Your Good Spirit (Psalm 143)

March 28, 2023 11:49 - 5 minutes - 2.02 MB

Grace is greater than all our sin. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/28/guide-me-by-your-good-spirit-psalm-143/

Bored To Death (Acts 20:7-12)

March 27, 2023 11:34 - 5 minutes - 1.97 MB

Grace is giving the gift of seeing another person and embracing them – no matter whether they’re worthy of it, or not. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/27/bored-to-death-acts-207-12/

What Does God Want? (John 11:1-45)

March 26, 2023 11:02 - 7 minutes - 2.69 MB

There cannot be a new life unless there’s an old one. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/26/what-does-god-want-john-111-45/

It’s All About Jesus (Luke 24:44-53)

March 25, 2023 11:52 - 6 minutes - 2.07 MB

You sense there needs to be a great unifying force in your life – something to orient yourself around and make sense of the world, others, and especially yourself. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/25/its-all-about-jesus-luke-2444-53/

It’s Not Over Till It’s Over (Ezekiel 33:10-16)

March 24, 2023 11:16 - 5 minutes - 1.76 MB

Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/24/its-not-over-till-its-over-ezekiel-3310-16/

Take the Scroll and Eat It (Revelation 10:1-11)

March 23, 2023 12:51 - 5 minutes - 1.84 MB

Perseverance requires active participation, not passive acquiescence. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/23/take-the-scroll-and-eat-it-revelation-101-11/

Mercy Will Happen (Isaiah 60:17-22)

March 22, 2023 12:02 - 4 minutes - 1.6 MB

Human guilt might seem as though it is so pervasive as to win the day, yet it will not always be this way. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/22/mercy-will-happen-isaiah-6017-22/

Listen and See (Isaiah 42:14-21)

March 21, 2023 11:43 - 5 minutes - 1.8 MB

We humans struggle with the hard things of life. Yet, what we don’t always see or hear is how those adversities are shaping and forming us as a people. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/21/listen-and-see-isaiah-4214-21/

Anxiety In the System (Acts 9:1-20)

March 20, 2023 11:40 - 6 minutes - 2.38 MB

It’s only human to want everyone else to change when there are problems, adversity, or challenge. Yet the change most needed is quite personal, perhaps even an outright conversion. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/20/anxiety-in-the-system-acts-91-20/

Dealing with Spiritual Blindness (John 9:1-41)

March 19, 2023 11:33 - 9 minutes - 3.16 MB

Monitoring ourselves and our own emotional landscape will help us to become aware of what’s happening inside us. And then, in turn, having our eyes opened enables us to truly see others and be aware of their needs. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/19/dealing-with-spiritual-blindness-john-91-41/

The Word Is Life and Light (John 1:1-9)

March 18, 2023 11:02 - 5 minutes - 1.84 MB

“I am the light for the world! Follow me, and you won't be walking in the dark. You will have the light that gives life.” Jesus This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/18/the-word-is-life-and-light-john-11-9/

Obedience is Better than Sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22-31)

March 17, 2023 12:39 - 5 minutes - 1.83 MB

Rationalizing disobedience never ends well. So, let’s do ourselves a favor, and seek the good, the right, and the just with a spirit of meekness. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/17/obedience-is-better-than-sacrifice-1-samuel-1522-31/

New Rules for a New Society (Ephesians 4:25-32)

March 16, 2023 11:12 - 5 minutes - 1.92 MB

Old destructive practices must be replaced with new encouraging and supportive ways of being together. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/16/new-rules-for-a-new-society-ephesians-425-32/

Forsaken (Jeremiah 2:4-13)

March 15, 2023 11:29 - 5 minutes - 2.01 MB

Whenever a people loses sight of their foundational stories and ethical points of reference, systemic evil arises to keep certain folks in power. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/15/forsaken-jeremiah-24-13/

A Call for Unity (1 Corinthians 10:1-4)

March 14, 2023 11:32 - 6 minutes - 2.15 MB

Unity is not about keeping everyone happy. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/14/a-call-for-unity-1-corinthians-101-4/

Listen! (Psalm 81)

March 13, 2023 11:26 - 5 minutes - 1.9 MB

We must be quiet for the purpose of listening. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/13/listen-psalm-81/

Living Water and Real Food (John 4:5-42)

March 12, 2023 11:27 - 9 minutes - 3.14 MB

People are much more ready for change than we think. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/12/living-water-and-real-food-john-45-42/

Bread from Heaven (Exodus 16:27-35)

March 11, 2023 12:07 - 5 minutes - 1.92 MB

Whenever folks go out and try to gather what isn’t there, they have lost their way and their very real needs will not really be met, at all. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/11/bread-from-heaven-exodus-1627-35/

Be Resilient, Not Resistant (Exodus 16:9-21)

March 10, 2023 12:18 - 5 minutes - 1.78 MB

Let grumbling be turned to gratitude, murmuring to mercy, and complaining to consent. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/10/be-resilient-not-resistant-exodus-169-21/

Evicting Complaints (Exodus 16:1-8)

March 09, 2023 12:20 - 5 minutes - 2.02 MB

We need to evict the squatter of complaint. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/09/evicting-complaints-exodus-161-8/

On Mercy and Against Condemnation (John 7:53-8:11)

March 08, 2023 13:23 - 6 minutes - 2.21 MB

The world cannot survive without mercy. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/08/on-mercy-and-against-condemnation-john-753-811/

Making Everything New (Isaiah 65:17-25)

March 07, 2023 12:36 - 6 minutes - 2.09 MB

For our slight, momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/07/making-everything-new-isaiah-6517-25/

Impatience and Grumbling Are Poisonous (Numbers 21:4-9)

March 06, 2023 12:37 - 4 minutes - 1.71 MB

We must go through our problems, and not try to go around them. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/06/impatience-and-grumbling-are-poisonous-numbers-214-9/

The Divine Helper (Psalm 121)

March 05, 2023 12:02 - 6 minutes - 2.36 MB

Ask, and it will be given; seek, and we will find; knock, and the answer will open to us. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/05/the-divine-helper-psalm-121/

The True Nature of Faith (Luke 7:1-10)

March 04, 2023 12:04 - 4 minutes - 1.7 MB

There is a spiritual dimension to every situation and trouble we face. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/04/the-true-nature-of-faith-luke-71-10/

Learn to Live Well (Micah 7:18-20)

March 03, 2023 13:13 - 6 minutes - 2.32 MB

Let us accept and adopt rhythms of life that are consistent with being human and caring for others. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/03/learn-to-live-well-micah-718-20/

Encouragement to Be Faithful (2 Timothy 1:3-7)

March 02, 2023 12:34 - 5 minutes - 1.79 MB

Be faithful to who you are, to what you have been called to, and especially to the good news. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/02/encouragement-to-be-faithful-2-timothy-13-7/

Pain, Stress, and Chickens (Psalm 32)

March 01, 2023 12:59 - 5 minutes - 2.03 MB

Our mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual issues usually show up in the body as physical problems. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/03/01/pain-stress-and-chickens-psalm-32/

Against Hate (Genesis 4:1-16)

February 28, 2023 12:36 - 5 minutes - 1.93 MB

Avoid violent speech and actions. Don't let hate master you. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/02/28/against-hate-genesis-41-16/

Crisis and Care (1 Kings 19:1-8)

February 27, 2023 12:23 - 6 minutes - 2.23 MB

There is strength in weakness, and power in vulnerability. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/02/27/crisis-and-care-1-kings-191-8/

The Fall of Humanity (Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7)

February 26, 2023 12:02 - 7 minutes - 2.42 MB

We all need deliverance from our disordered loves and misguided attempts to find Paradise. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/02/26/the-fall-of-humanity-genesis-215-17-31-7/

Who’s the Greatest? (Matthew 18:1-7)

February 25, 2023 12:03 - 5 minutes - 2.02 MB

A person’s a person no matter how small. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/02/25/whos-the-greatest-matthew-181-7/

Be Merciful (Jonah 4:1-11)

February 24, 2023 12:43 - 5 minutes - 1.82 MB

Any angry fool can rant and rave against another; but the wise and gracious person patiently and carefully prays and acts in ways that brings mercy and grace to others. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/02/24/be-merciful-jonah-41-11/

Anyone Can Change (Jonah 3:1-10)

February 23, 2023 12:05 - 5 minutes - 1.82 MB

There’s nothing romantic about genuine change; it’s typically messy, usually ugly, and often painful. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/02/23/anyone-can-change-jonah-31-10/

Ash Wednesday (Matthew 6:16-34)

February 22, 2023 12:07 - 6 minutes - 2.27 MB

Consider the lilies and the birds of the air. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/02/22/ash-wednesday-matthew-616-34/

Dealing with Depression (1 Kings 19:9-18)

February 21, 2023 12:46 - 5 minutes - 1.81 MB

Waiting for the perfect time to deal with depression will only result in deeper despondency. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/02/21/dealing-with-depression-1-kings-199-18/

I Will Give You Rest (Exodus 33:7-23)

February 20, 2023 12:35 - 5 minutes - 1.86 MB

Scriptural rest is neither discretionary nor a luxury; a biblical sabbath rest is a vital necessity. It’s both lovingly encouraged and divinely commanded. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2023/02/20/i-will-give-you-rest-exodus-337-23/

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