Daily Bible Reflections

If we have nothing with us, then we are able to see people for who they actually are; we can genuinely listen to what they are saying.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/10/12/the-kingdom-of-god-is-here-matthew-105-15/

Depression helps us all become more aware of ourselves and our society.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/10/11/depression-is-our-teacher-psalm-1021-17/

We need to put our will and energy into the things that matter most. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/10/10/whats-on-your-wish-list-acts-2624-29/

Our lives need to be punctuated with times of celebration, praise, gratitude, and even blowout parties. Otherwise, we become dull, boring, lifeless, and bereft of spiritual life. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/10/09/give-thanks-and-praise-luke-1711-19/

We need good healthy rhythms of being with others in effective and prolonged interaction and extended times of being alone. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/10/08/jesus-introvert-or-extrovert-luke-512-16/

A good and godly spiritual father or mother is an absolute necessity to properly guide others, pass on sound teaching, and model how we ought to live. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/10/07/letters-to-the-old-and-the-young-2-timothy-21-7/

If we insist on making more noise than a couple of skeletons dancing on a tin roof, we will eventually be those skeletons – without any substance and only good for the grave. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/10/06/listen-to-the-prophets-jeremiah-251-14/

Every thought and feeling is a valid entry into prayer.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/10/05/heartfelt-prayer-lamentations-51-22/

Life is too short to sleepwalk through it with a constellation of unacknowledged emotions.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/10/04/coming-to-grips-with-grinding-adversity-psalm-137/

Will we pour our lives into things, or into people? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/10/03/how-to-cope-with-trials-of-faith-james-12-11/

Just a little bit of Jesus makes a large impact on the world. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/10/02/less-is-more-luke-175-10/

“I have surely seen the affliction of my people… I have heard their cry… for I know their sorrows.” (Exodus 3:7) This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/10/01/how-can-i-move-through-my-grief-lamentations-17-15/

Exile is temporary. Mercy is forever. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/30/exiled-jeremiah-5212-30/

Maybe we are always running, working, and playing because we are constantly trying to keep grief from catching up to us. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/29/lament-your-losses-lamentations-319-26/

All spiritual restoration begins with silence… humility… repentance… return…. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/28/from-desolation-to-restoration-jeremiah-331-13/

We are stewards, accountable for our time, assets, and relationships. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/27/a-warning-about-wealth-james-51-6/

The only control I possess is self-control. Anything beyond this is nothing but a pathetic attempt at manipulation. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/26/night-prayer-psalm-11949-56/

Is there an acknowledgment that the measure we give to others shall eventually be given to us? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/25/how-then-shall-we-live-luke-1619-31/

"It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes people as angels." St. Augustine This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/24/welcome-humility-luke-943b-48/

We bring our own situations and experiences to the Psalms and permit the psalter to reshape our thoughts and our prayers.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/23/how-to-fortify-your-faith-psalm-911-6-14-16/

What are our most cherished values, and where did we get them? Who are we listening to? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/22/who-are-we-listening-to-jeremiah-239-22/

If we will but aim for the heart, the hands will follow with sincere generosity and grace. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/21/the-heart-of-giving-luke-2045-214/

Being a servant means exactly that – serving others by listening, washing their feet, giving them time, and making compassionate connections. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/20/what-will-it-take-to-reach-others-1-corinthians-919-23/

An intrinsic motivation allows me to connect the task at hand as the good and beautiful thing to do. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/19/the-motivation-of-a-christian-acts-41-12/

Only in telling our story to another will any of us find relief and renewed hope. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/18/dealing-with-grinding-pain-psalm-791-9/