Daily Bible Reflections

When deliverance and rescue seem slim. And hopelessness begins to calcify the spirit. love can release the hardening situation. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/25/psalm-130-believe-hope-and-love/

True sorrow leads to the careful, tedious, and patient work of repentance with all its vulnerability, awkwardness, and courage. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/24/2-corinthians-72-16-genuine-sorrow-changes-us/

Ultimately, fear has to do with disconnection. It is to feel powerless, separated from any resources, unable to do anything about what is presently staring us in the face and scaring us. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/23/mark-645-52-facing-fear/

The way to avoid wrongdoing is by hating sin. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/22/psalm-119113-128-how-to-change-our-spiritual-taste-buds/

Anxiety can warp our thinking, cause pain in our gut, and darken our heart. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/21/1-samuel-186-30-sauls-deep-anxiety/

The issue is not how much faith we have, but in whom our faith is placed. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/20/1-samuel-171-49-faith-in-action/

Anger is an emotional response to injustice. Whenever we are wronged or treated unfairly – or observe another person or group of people experiencing injustice – it stirs up our anger. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/19/psalm-99-20-assertive-anger-and-confident-trust/

A true friend is one whom you know always has your back; is the first person you call in the middle of the night in an emergency; and is the confidant you can say anything to, and they won’t freak out about it. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/18/1-samuel-1755-185-true-friendship/

If anyone claims to know precisely what God is doing and should do, they are a spiritual huckster speaking from ignorant pride. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/17/1-samuel-1614-23-the-work-of-god/

Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/16/luke-643-45-your-words-reflect-your-heart/

We must see beyond or through the world’s crud to a Divine Being who is there, reachable, and very much, cares about the state of humanity. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/15/psalm-53-is-god-gone/

The human brain is hard-wired, in such a way, that it works its best when healthy rhythms of giving and receiving occur. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/13/the-beatitudes-of-jesus-an-introduction/

Folks who are enamored with outward displays of spirituality and righteousness tend to be compulsive about maintaining appearances – for both themselves, and everyone else. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/14/galatians-611-18-what-counts-is-the-new-creation/

Solitude is important because it is the true path to listening well.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/13/1-samuel-161-13-solitude-of-the-heart-2/

Human flourishing occurs deliberately, not by happenstance. It takes intentional work in attending to the development of the soul, the needs of the body, educating the mind, and feeling deeply about things so that the whole person thrives and enjoys life. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/12/psalm-921-4-12-15-just-like-a-cedar-of-lebanon/

Belief transcends time. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/11/hebrews-114-7-let-the-future-shape-your-present/

An admission of weakness, trouble, hardship, or suffering is neither a lack of faith nor the unpardonable sin.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/10/hebrews-25-9-christ-is-qualified/

"We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace." William Gladstone This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/09/luke-1114-28-replace-the-bad-with-the-good/

"No one but a fool would measure their satisfaction by what the world thinks of it." Oliver Goldsmith This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/08/1-samuel-81-22-be-careful-what-you-ask-for-you-might-get-it/

If we lived by the whims of what fancies us in the moment, many of us would never get out of bed in the morning, and not even bother to put on pants when we do.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/07/psalm-108-my-heart-is-unwavering/

It is our brokenness – not having it all together – which shows grace to others. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/06/2-corinthians-413-51-do-not-lose-heart/

"There is a difference between listening and waiting for your turn to speak." Simon Sinek This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/05/luke-84-15-christs-parable-of-the-soils/

The difference between the proud and the lowly is evidenced by their prayers.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/04/psalm-138-the-lord-will-defend-the-humble/

“Hospitality means primarily the creation of free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend instead of an enemy. Hospitality is not to change people, but to offer them space where change can take place. It is not to bring men and women over to our side, but to offer freedom not disturbed by dividing lines.” Henri Nouwen This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt...

Speaking words of blessing and backing up those words with an active commitment, is vital to humanity’s spiritual and emotional health. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/06/02/numbers-622-27-a-blessing/