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Ruminate This
Hosted by Rev. Elizabeth Moseley and Rev. Phil Dieke · EN
Monday through Friday, you are invited to read a portion of the Bible, and this podcast offers you the opportunity to enter into a "divine reading" of the text.
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Mark 10:46-52 - Lectio Divina
Oct 21, 2019Tap to summarize"What do you want me to do for you?" What an interesting question Jesus poses in today's reading. It may seem obvious in the given context, but the question may take a little more work for you to be able to honestly answer it. May this time of deep, intentional reading open you to a new self awareness of what your wants and your needs truly are. And may you honestly respond to Jesus' question. Follow along here.
Transcribe →Mark 10:32-45 - Lectio Divina
Oct 18, 2019Tap to summarizeToday, once again, we get an example of the disciples missing the point, or at least some of them. You can imagine the disciples confusion when they hear their teacher, their leader, say, "The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve." The radical nature of Jesus' servant leadership changed their understanding of messiahship. How easy it is to find ourselves in the same situations as the disciples. May the hearing of today's text challenge you, and inspire you, in your service to God's will being done, here and now. Follow along here.
Transcribe →Mark 10:13-31 - Lectio Divina
Oct 17, 2019Tap to summarizeToday's passage is long and talks about money. In fact it takes a pretty hard stance in regard to wealth and how difficult it will be for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God. Notice, it is not impossible, rather it is more difficult, a lot more difficult. I hope the text from today will both challenge you, but also open your eyes to see the world as a child sees it. I have no doubt the Gospel writer was very intentional with the invitation to be more childlike right before he addressed the topic of wealth. Follow along here.
Transcribe →Mark 10:1-12 - Lectio Divina
Oct 16, 2019Tap to summarizeWarning: Today's reading brings up divorce. Divorce is a difficult subject. Many have long lasting trauma associated with divorce. As you engage in a spiritual practice, such as lectio divina, the silence and intentional opening of yourself to God may open you to some deep rooted trauma. Be prepared to experience emotions that you thought you had already dealt with. Don't be afraid to reach out to a friend, a therapist, somebody you can share your experience with. We often read scripture, or practice lectio divina alone (though it doesn't have to be alone), but we never have to stay alone. There are those out there who want to support you. Don't be afraid to reach out to the church if you need support. Follow along here.
Transcribe →Mark 4:35-41 - Lectio Divina
Sep 23, 2019Tap to summarizeToday, September 23, we look at the end of Mark chapter 4. Today's passage is a transition passage. Jesus, and his followers, are moving across the sea. They are moving from the Jewish side of the Sea of Galilee to the more Gentile side. A move that probably invoked some uncertainty, and some fear among his followers. As you hear these words today, may you open your ears to hear anew that which God might be telling you. Maybe you too are going across to the other side, you have some uncertainty, have some fear, maybe even chaos, may God inspire you by these words. Follow along here.
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