I love the church. Since I was a teenager I have never waned in commitment to the church or hope for its future.
Believe me, I also know the dark side of the church. I know its history. I know its flaws – up close and personal. I am one of its flaws.
DAILY BIBLE READING
Jul 26: Is 40-43
Jul 27: Is 44-48
Jul 28: 2King 18:9-19:37; Ps 46/80/135
Jul 29: Is 49-53
Jul 30: Is 54-58
Jul 31: Is 59-63
Aug 1: Is 64-66
Aug 2: 2King 20-21
NOTES ON THIS WEEK’S READINGS
· Mostly we camp this week in Isaiah – the last “half.” Starting with chapter 40, Isaiah is dramatically different.
Today’s sermon title, “How to Dance,” would not have been used in the church of my youth – EVER. But it’s very appropriate for Psalm 30, one of the Bible’s dancing passages.
DAILY BIBLE READING
Jul 19: 2King 18:1-8; 2Chron 29-31; Ps 48
Jul 20: Hos 1-7
Jul 21: Hos 8-14
Jul 22: Is 28-30
Jul 23: Is 31-34
Jul 24: Is 35-36
Jul 25: Is 37-39; Ps 76
Jul 26: Is 40-43
NOTES ON THE READINGS
· Most of our readings this week are in Hosea and Isaiah, again addressing the “Assyrian crisis” of the latter half of the 8th century before Christ.
In 2006 Linda and I had the privilege of traveling to Europe. We brought back some small gifts to various friends and family members. Somehow nothing seemed “right” for Pastor Bill. So I made him a plaque about his service in the Navy.