Thursday, October 12, 2023
Our reading today continues the message of a pursuit of faith that we read yesterday. The author continues to account the faithful followers of God that came before, such as David and Moses. This lesson of faith in the midst of an enduring journey is reinforced as the author paints for us the dichotomy between… Read more
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Our reading today offers a word on the power of faith. The idea is that if there is to be faith, something beyond our senses must pull it into being. In faith, we are being called from despair to hope. To come out of despair sounds liberating, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s an easy… Read more
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Yesterday’s reading reminded us of the new covenant found in Jesus. We are no longer captive to sin looking for our way out, but instead find freedom in the power of the cross. Today’s reading reminds us what to do now with this freedom. The writer of Hebrews tells us what the church is: a… Read more
Monday, October 9, 2023
Our reading for today reminds us of the tension that exists inside us all to some extent: the need for perfection. We live in a heavily performance-based society, and oftentimes it’s hard to not measure one’s value based on one’s success. The writer of the letter to the Hebrews reminds us of where the old… Read more