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.

2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Posted on April 7, 2014 by drstoop

2 Corinthians 1:1-11 1 This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy.  I am writing to God’s church in Corinth and to all of his holy … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 16

Posted on April 2, 2014 by drstoop

1 Corinthians 16 16 Now regarding your question about the money being collected for God’s people in Jerusalem. You should follow the same procedure I gave to the churches in Galatia. 2 On the first day of each week, you should each put … Continue reading →

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I Corinthians 15:35-58

Posted on March 31, 2014 by drstoop

1 Corinthians 15:35-58 35 But someone may ask, “How will the dead be raised? What kind of bodies will they have?” 36 What a foolish question! When you put a seed into the ground, it doesn’t grow into a plant unless it dies … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 15:12-34

Posted on March 26, 2014 by drstoop

1 Corinthians 15:12-34 12 But tell me this—since we preach that Christ rose from the dead, why are some of you saying there will be no resurrection of the dead? 13 For if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Posted on March 24, 2014 by drstoop

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 15 Let me now remind you, dear brothers and sisters, of the Good News I preached to you before. You welcomed it then, and you still stand firm in it. 2 It is this Good News that saves you if you … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Posted on March 24, 2014 by drstoop

1 Corinthians 14:26-40 26 Well, my brothers and sisters, let’s summarize. When you meet together, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in tongues, and another will interpret what is … Continue reading →

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I Corinthians 14:15-25

Posted on March 19, 2014 by drstoop

1 Corinthians 14:15-25 15 Well then, what shall I do? I will pray in the spirit, and I will also pray in words I understand. I will sing in the spirit, and I will also sing in words I understand.16 For if you … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 14:1-14

Posted on March 17, 2014 by drstoop

1 Corinthians 14:1-14 14 Let love be your highest goal! But you should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives—especially the ability to prophesy. 2 For if you have the ability to speak in tongues, you will be talking only to God, since … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 13

Posted on March 12, 2014 by drstoop

1 Corinthians 13 13 If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood … Continue reading →

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I Corinthians 12:12-31

Posted on March 10, 2014 by drstoop

1 Corinthians 12:12-31 12 The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. 13 Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But … Continue reading →

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