The Inner Room- Emotions in the Bible

Acts 28: 16-20; 30-31 - How about lock-down for 2 years at the end of life? Psalm 11 - The Lord sits on the throne and hates violence John 21: 20-25 - The whole world cannot contain what its creator said while He lived among us In case you need them here are the readings: Acts 28: 16-20; 30-31  When he entered Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with the soldier who was guarding him. T...

Acts 25: 13-21 - human plots can create a sense of failure for us, but God still sits on the throne Psalm 103 - all my being blesses God's holy name John 4:15-19 -  in distress, we reach out to the Lord and to others In case you need the readings, here they are: Acts 25: 13-21 King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea on a visit to Festus. Since they spent several days there, Festus referr...

Acts 22: 30, 23: 6-11 - standing in front of enemies Psalm 16 - with You I shall not be disturbed John 17: 20-26 - I pray they may be one In case you need today's readings: Acts 22: 30, 23: 6-11 Wishing to determine the truth about why Paul was being accused by the Jews, the commander freed him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to convene. Then he brought Paul down and made him...

Acts 20: 28-38 - in distress, be vigilant Psalm 68 - the power of God is available to us John 17: 11-19 - in the pandemic we are experiencing oneness that we can make fruitful Acts 20: 28-38   At Miletus, Paul spoke to the presbyters of the Church of Ephesus: “ Keep watch over yourselves and over the whole flock of which the Holy Spirit has appointed you overseers, in which you tend the Churc...

Acts 20:17-27 - you will not see my face again Psalm 68 - passageways of death John 17: 1-11 - glory of God is to be fully alive In case you need the readings, here they are Acts 20:17-27 From Miletus Paul had the presbyters of the Church at Ephesus summoned. When they came to him, he addressed them, “You know how I lived among you the whole time from the day I first came to the province of Asia....

Acts 19:1-8 - Did you receive the Holy Spirit? Psalm 68 - Kingdoms of the earth, sing  John 16:29-33 - "Take courage, I have conquered the world." Here are the readings in case you need them: Acts 19:1-8 While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior of the country and down to Ephesus where he found some disciples. He said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you b...

Acts 1: 1-11 - why are you standing there looking at the sky? Psalm 47 - I miss trumpets blasting in church Ephesians 1:17-23 - may the eyes of your heart be enlightened Matthew 28 16-20 - all power of Heaven and earth has been given to Jesus Readings are: In the first book, Theophilus, I dealt with all that Jesus did and taught until the day he was taken up, after giving instructions through the...

Acts 18: 23-28 - drawing strength and finding instruction in others Psalm 47 - clap and shout to move your energy John 16: 23-28 - for your joy to be complete In case you need the readings Acts 18: 23-28 After staying in Antioch some time, Paul left and traveled in orderly sequence through the Galatian country and Phrygia, bringing strength to all the disciples. A Jew named Apollos, a native of Al...

Acts 18: 9-18 - do not be afraid Psalm 47 - sing praises to the king John 16: 20 - 23 - the joy that a child is born into the world In case you need the daily readings, here they are:  Acts 18: 9-18 - One night while Paul was in Corinth, the Lord said to him in a vision, “Do not be afraid. Go on speaking, and do not be silent, for I am with you. No one will attack and harm you, for I have man...

Acts 18: 1-8 - how do you move through fierce opposition? Psalm 98 - singing touches a different part of the brain, psalms reveal traits of God's character John 16: 16-20 - paradoxical teaching of Jesus opens our heart Here are the readings for today in case you need them: Acts 18: 1-8 Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come...

Acts 17: 15, 22-18:1 - Paul speaks in Athens to an audience that opposes him Psalm 148 - In hardship, learn to praise with all your life John 15: 16-19 - When we have more to tell. In case you need the readings Acts 17: 15, 22-18:1  After Paul’s escorts had taken him to Athens, they came away with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible. Then Paul stood up at the Ar...

Acts 16: 22-34 - In the midst of ridicule, attacks, loneliness, what is your response?

Acts 16: 11-15 - Welcome unexpected encounters to open your heart Psalm 149 - Sing a new song by focusing on delight in your life John 15: 26 to 16: 4 - Social rejection pain feels as real to the brain as a broken arm In case you need the readings, here they are: John 15: 26 to 16: 4 We set sail from Troas, making a straight run for Samothrace, and on the next day to Neapolis, and from there to Ph...

Acts 8: 5-8, 14-17 - What are the signs of your life? Psalm 66 - Shouting, singing, proclaiming  1 Peter 3: 15-18 - The reasons for our hope John 14: 15- 21 - Ask for what you need Acts 8: 5-8, 14-17   Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them. With one accord, the crowds paid attention to what was said by Philip when they heard it and saw the signs he was...

Acts 16: 1-10 - Finding a companion for your journey Psalm 100 - Crying out loud John 15: 18-21 - An elevated mission puts ego and victimhood aside If you need the readings, here they are: Acts 16: 1-10   Paul reached also Derbe and Lystra where there was a disciple named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek. The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spok...

Acts 15: 22-31 - Decisions in unity when upset or disturbed Psalm 57 - Practicing gratefulness John 15: 12-17 - Friendship, an intimate invitation  The Readings in case you need them: Acts 15: 22-31 The Apostles and presbyters, in agreement with the whole Church, decided to choose representatives and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. The ones chosen were Judas, who was called Ba...

Acts 1: 15- 17, 20-26 - How do we make a decision to choose someone to replace someone else who left? Psalm 113 - Discerning the will of God and leadership positions John 15: 9-17 - Bearing fruit when we remain in a loving mindset regardless of outcome In case you need them, here are the actual readings Acts 1: 15- 17, 20-26 Peter stood up in the midst of the brothers and sisters (there was a grou...

Acts 15: 1-6 Where do you go when you have to discern ? Who do you ask? Psalm 112 How can Paul, after being stoned, show joy on his way to Jerusalem? John 15: 1-8 "Remain in Me and you will bear fruit ," says Jesus. What does He mean? For easy access, here are the readings for today: Some who had come down from Judea were instructing the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the Mosai...

Acts 14: 19-28 The stoning of a member intensifies communal bonds Psalm 145 Using praise to overcome fear John 14: 27-31 Peace I give to you

Acts 14: 5-18    How do you stay on mission when you are afraid ? Psalm 115 What do you do when you are thought by others to be a god ? John 14: 21-26 The 3 dimensions of love

Acts 6: 1-7 shows a map to deal with complaints  Psalm 33 describes the relationship of mercy and trust  1 Peter 2: 4-9 we are living stones and our connection builds structures John 14: 1-12 shows how patience and paradox are tools for learning how to listen and to seeing rightly

Acts 13: 44-52 how to deal with jealousy Psalm 98 instructions for praising when filled with joy John 14: 7-14 being real in speaking to God when we do not understand