February 29, 2024
Verse of the day
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.
Romans 15:4
Voice of the day
I believe scripture is not just resilient but rebellious against its abuse by people. Scripture says it refuses to be used in that way for long. That is why the gospel that has been used by the oppressors is the same gospel that liberated the oppressed: They were reading the same book. Something in the DNA of Christian faith and in the Bible agitates against that kind of misuse.
Prayer of the day
Lord God, we mourn the ways your scripture has been used to justify oppression. May we believe in a resilient gospel, one that stands the test of injustice and leads us to new life.