Tag Archives: System

Old Patterns of Thought & Behavior

Now Joseph gave these instructions to the steward of his house: “Fill the men’s sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each man’s silver in the mouth of his sack.2 Then put my cup, the silver one, in the mouth … Continue reading

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The Chaos of Forcing God’s Hand

When Rachel saw that she wasn’t having any children for Jacob, she became jealous of her sister. She pleaded with Jacob, “Give me children, or I’ll die!” Then Jacob became furious with Rachel. “Am I God?” he asked. “He’s the … Continue reading

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Catch and Release

Chapter-a-Day Psalm 45 Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say.     Forget your people and your family far away. Psalm 45:10 (NLT) When it comes to family, I have come to believe that our life journey … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day John 18

So the soldiers, their commanding officer, and the Temple guards arrested Jesus and tied him up. First they took him to Annas, the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest at that time. John 18:12-13 (NLT) Along the journey I’ve become increasingly … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Mark 3

When his family heard what was happening, they tried to take him away. “He’s out of his mind,” they said. Mark 3:21 (MSG) When one decides to follow Jesus and to embark on a faith journey, it is common for the individual’s family system … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Deuteronomy 32

Read up on what happened before you were born; dig into the past, understand your roots. Ask your parents what it was like before you were born;  ask the old-ones, they’ll tell you a thing or two. Deuteronomy 32:7 (MSG) … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Deuteronomy 14

At the end of every third year, gather the tithe from all your produce of that year and put it aside in storage. Keep it in reserve for the Levite who won’t get any property or inheritance as you will, … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Numbers 8

God spoke to Moses: “Take the Levites from the midst of the People of Israel and purify them for doing God’s work.” Numbers 8:5 (MSG) For me, one of the fascinating things about walking through these ancient texts is perceiving the … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Leviticus 9

Moses and Aaron entered the Tent of Meeting. When they came out they blessed the people and the Glory of God appeared to all the people. Fire blazed out from God and consumed the Whole-Burnt-Offering and the fat pieces on … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Leviticus 4

He is then to take some of the bull’s blood, bring it into the Tent of Meeting, dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle some of it seven times before God, before the curtain of the Sanctuary. He is … Continue reading

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