Meditation Blog

One of the things I have been doing consistently for several years is meditating on Scripture. A number of the Psalms speak of the power of meditation. Some people are afraid of the term “meditation” because it sounds like something from an Eastern religion. But the way the Bible instructs us to meditate is to focus on something, in particular, we are to focus on Scripture. When we do, it’s called “discursive meditation.” Brain scientists all agree on the healing power of meditation on our brain–something the Bible knew all along. I will be posting on this blog two times a week–Monday and Thursday,. As you read each post, you can simply read what I wrote, or better yet, you can first read over the passage several times on your own, write out your insights, and then read what struck me in passage.. I started with the book of Galatians, then went through Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians. I’ve also looked at the first 15 Psalms. I’ve worked through most of the New Testament and am now in John’s Gospel. I use the New Living Translation.

John 1:19-34

Posted on March 19, 2015 by drstoop

Read the passage slowly, then ponder what jumps out at you.  Then read what I wrote John 1:19-34 19 This was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders sent priests and Temple assistants from Jerusalem to ask John, “Who are you?” 20 He came right … Continue reading →

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John 1:1-18

Posted on March 16, 2015 by drstoop

Take some time and meditate on the verses that follow.  Read them over slowly several times until something catches your attention.  Then ponder what got your attention before you read what I saw in the passage.   John 1:1-18 In … Continue reading →

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Psalm 30

Posted on March 12, 2015 by drstoop

As you open the posting, first take some time and meditate on the verses that follow.  Read them over slowly several times until something catches your attention.  Then ponder on what got your attention before you read what I saw … Continue reading →

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Psalm 29

Posted on March 9, 2015 by drstoop

As you open the posting, first take some time and meditate on the verses that follow.  Read them over slowly several times until something catches your attention.  Then ponder on what got your attention before you read what I saw … Continue reading →

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Psalm 28

Posted on March 5, 2015 by drstoop

As you open the posting, first take some time and meditate on the verses that follow.  Read them over slowly several times until something catches your attention.  Then ponder on what got your attention before you read what I saw … Continue reading →

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You’re Invited!

Posted on March 4, 2015 by drstoop
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Psalm 27

Posted on March 2, 2015 by drstoop

As you open the posting, first take some time and meditate on the verses that follow.  Read them over slowly several times until something catches your attention.  Then ponder on what got your attention before you read what I saw … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23

Posted on February 27, 2015 by drstoop

As you open the posting, first take some time and meditate on the verses that follow.  Read them over slowly several times until something catches your attention.  Then ponder on what got your attention before you read what I saw … Continue reading →

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Psalm 22:22-31

Posted on February 26, 2015 by drstoop

As you open the posting, first take some time and meditate on the verses that follow.  Read them over slowly several times until something catches your attention.  Then ponder on what got your attention before you read what I saw … Continue reading →

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Psalm 26

Posted on February 26, 2015 by drstoop

As you open the posting, first take some time and meditate on the verses that follow.  Read them over slowly several times until something catches your attention.  Then ponder on what got your attention before you read what I saw … Continue reading →

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