Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Enough Light to See

The Crowd, the Prophet, and the Way Forward

The whole congregation of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness.

— Exodus 16

And should I not be concerned about Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand persons who do not know their right hand from their left, and also many animals?

— Jonah 4

Monday, September 14, 2026

When I Am Lifted Up

Holy Cross Day, Part Three

And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.

— John 12

Sunday, September 13, 2026

A New Creation

Holy Cross Day, Part Two

For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a new creation is everything!

— Galatians 6

He humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death.

— Philippians 2

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Ashamed

Holy Cross Day, Part One

All who were incensed against him shall come to him and be ashamed.

— Isaiah 45

...when he comes to judge the earth.

— Psalm 98

Friday, September 11, 2026

The Ledger

Seventy-Seven Chances to Let It Go

Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.

— Matthew 18

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Welcome. Don’t Quarrel.

I Couldn't Get Past the First Verse

Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions.

— Romans 14

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

When Israel Came Out

First You Go. Then You Sing.

When Israel came out of Egypt...

— Psalm 114

I will sing to the Lord...

— Exodus 15

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy Name.

— Psalm 103