Studying this morning's four readings from the St. James Daily Devotional Guide (click to subscribe), I examined myself with these questions. Where is your self-examination leading today?
Psalms 29:1-11. All nature astir with God’s voice. How can this make a difference in my day?
Judges 9:1-57. Murder and mayhem among the sons of Gideon. Was 9/11 a simple morality play or a complex tragedy? What is my prayer for America and the world on this anniversary?
II Corinthians 8:8-15. Verse 9, how has the self-chosen poverty of Jesus Christ made me rich? What does he want me to do with that wealth?
Luke 8:16-21. In my Christian life, what actions would translate into holding my candle high rather than covering it out of sight?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.