Daily Bible Reflections

If any of us feels justified in our hate, then we are the lost one in need of restoration. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/26/luke-151-10-the-parable-of-the-lost-sheep-and-the-lost-coin/

Tangible reminders help us recall why we are here and how important our work really is. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/25/joshua-414-24-the-importance-of-visual-reminders/

Shame cannot survive the light of day; regret typically happens when we fail to do something; and millions of others are struggling with the very same sort of things you are. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/24/psalm-32-dont-waste-away/

Spiritual formation and development are dependent upon slow growth over a long period of time. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/23/luke-1318-21-what-is-the-kingdom-of-god-like/

Jesus said, “The people who are really blessed are the ones who hear and obey God’s message!” (Luke 11:28, CEV) This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/22/romans-212-16-doing-not-just-hearing-makes-the-difference/

“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” Carl Jung This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/21/romans-21-11-against-criticism-and-judgment/

"Repentance is nothing else but a reformation of the whole life according to the Law of God." John Calvin This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/20/luke-131-9-christs-call-for-change/

Oftentimes something needs to be destroyed for a building to be erected. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/19/isaiah-51-7-a-parable-of-the-vineyard/

So, what is to be done about the situation of spiritual deadness in the church?  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/18/revelation-31-6-remember-hold-on-and-change/

Spiritual endurance requires becoming comfortable with risk, vulnerability, accountability, and the steadfast love which is both received and given.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/17/revelation-28-11-spiritual-endurance/

Stand firm and see the deliverance come. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/16/2-chronicles-201-22-praying-in-desperate-times/

One way of taking charge of our spiritual lives is beginning the day with some vitamin-packed whole grain goodness of the biblical psalms.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/15/psalm-1051-42-getting-rid-of-the-meh/

The biblical character of Abraham is Exhibit A of faith. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/14/romans-41-12-saved-by-grace-through-faith/

The chicks may scatter and refuse to be gathered. The builders might reject the crucial cornerstone and still try to build. Yet, it will not always be this way. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/13/luke-1331-35-blessed-is-he-who-comes-in-the-name-of-the-lord-2/

Bask in the reality that you are a gift to a hungry world… that you are blessed to be on this earth. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/12/psalm-11826-29-a-guided-meditation-into-gratitude/

Doing the right thing, whether someone is watching, or not, is always a hallmark of a good example. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/11/philippians-317-20-follow-a-good-example/

The way to wait patiently is through hope. And hope is a reality which needs to be continually fortified. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/10/psalm-27-wait/

The truth is this: We just don’t always know why. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/09/job-11-22-a-better-way-through-impossible-suffering/

Sleep can be elusive and hard to come by in difficult circumstances. The palpable stress can make it impossible to tone down the racing thoughts. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/08/psalm-17-prayer-in-anxious-times/

Without love, whatever we do is worth nothing. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/07/1-john-21-6-live-as-jesus-did/

Repentance involves both heart and mouth. And Lent is just the season for it. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/06/romans-108b-13-believe-and-confess/

The times of testing, danger, risk, and hardship are the opportunities to put trust into practice. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/05/psalm-911-2-9-16-the-lord-watches-over-you/

Don’t be your own worst enemy by sabotaging your thoughts with double-mindedness. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/04/exodus-61-13-our-own-worst-enemy/

The incongruence between what we believe and how things are actually turning out can be maddening. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/03/exodus-510-23-more-bricks-less-straw-why-god/

To not look evil square in the face and call it out for what it is, is at best denial, and at the worst allowing a bitter seed of unforgiveness to gestate in the depths of your soul.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/03/02/psalm-511-17-ash-wednesday/