Hebrews 1–4: Our Great Savior & Holding Fast

Read the Bible in 2011 ◊ Week 39: Sunday “God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. And He […]

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Titus: Sound Doctrine & Good Deeds

Read the Bible in 2011 ◊ Week 37: Sunday “This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds.” Titus 3:8 Sunday’s Bible reading is the book of Titus. In this short letter from Paul […]

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2 Timothy 1–2: The Standard & The Treasure

Read the Bible in 2011 ◊ Week 35: Sunday “Retain the standard of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you.” 2 Timothy 1:13–14 Sunday’s Bible reading is 2 […]

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Colossians 3–4: Christ Is All & In All

Read the Bible in 2011 ◊ Week 29: Sunday “Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life […]

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Colossians 1–2: Rescued & Redeemed

Read the Bible in 2011 ◊ Week 28: Sunday “For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:13–14 Sunday’s Bible reading is Colossians 1–2. This is one of Paul’s letters written from prison, most […]

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Proverbs 8–9: Wisdom & Godliness

Read the Bible in 2011 ◊ Week 27: Thursday “Listen, for I will speak noble things; And the opening of my lips will reveal right things. For my mouth will utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the utterances of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverted […]

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Philippians 3–4: Joy & Peace

Read the Bible in 2011 ◊ Week 27: Sunday Furthermore*, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. Philippians 3:1 Sunday’s Bible reading is Philippians 3–4. Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi is about joy in the midst of the circumstances of our lives. If you look at this letter you’ll find that even it’s structure […]

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Looking Back—Looking Forward

Early this morning I realized yesterday marked the first anniversary of Kindling for Candles. In Welcome! I wrote that I chose the name for this blog from Isaiah 42 and Matthew 12 and the themes within those passages of justice, confrontation of evil, compassion, comfort and hope. On the About page in the heading, you […]

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