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.

Psalm 16

Psalm 16 A psalm of David. 1 Keep me safe, O God,     for I have come to you for refuge. 2 I said to the Lord, “You are my Master!     Every good thing I have comes from you.” 3 The godly people in the land … Continue reading

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2 Corinthians 13

2 Corinthians 13 This is the third time I am coming to visit you (and as the Scriptures say, “The facts of every case must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses”). 2 I have already warned those who … Continue reading

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2 Corinthians 12:11-21

2 Corinthians 12:11-21 11 You have made me act like a fool. You ought to be writing commendations for me, for I am not at all inferior to these “super apostles,” even though I am nothing at all. 12 When I was with … Continue reading

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2 Corinthians 12:1-10

2 Corinthians 12:1-10 This boasting will do no good, but I must go on. I will reluctantly tell about visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. Whether I was in my body … Continue reading

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2 Corinthians 11:16-33

2 Corinthians 11:16-33 16 Again I say, don’t think that I am a fool to talk like this. But even if you do, listen to me, as you would to a foolish person, while I also boast a little. 17 Such boasting is … Continue reading

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2 Corinthians 11:1-15

2 Corinthians 11:1-15 I hope you will put up with a little more of my foolishness. Please bear with me. 2 For I am jealous for you with the jealousy of God himself. I promised you as a pure bride to one husband—Christ. 3 But … Continue reading

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2 Corinthians 10

I’m back–after being in Israel and Jordan for two weeks, and then teaching for a week in Missouri. 2 Corinthians 10 Now I, Paul, appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ—though I realize you think I am … Continue reading

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2 Corinthians 9

2 Corinthians 9 9 I really don’t need to write to you about this ministry of giving for the believers in Jerusalem. 2 For I know how eager you are to help, and I have been boasting to the churches in Macedonia that … Continue reading

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2 Corinthians 8:16-24

2 Corinthians 8:16-24 16 But thank God! He has given Titus the same enthusiasm for you that I have.17 Titus welcomed our request that he visit you again. In fact, he himself was very eager to go and see you. 18 We are also … Continue reading

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2 Corinthians 8:1-15

2 Corinthians 8:1-15 8 Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. 2 They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled … Continue reading

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