Tag Archives: Inviting God In

1minion invites god in – humming your praise and joy

Posted on January 26, 2018 by 1minionsopinion

(see the tag Inviting God In for more entries regarding this book.) My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46-47 From page 37 of Joyce Rupp’s book. Does it feel like God’s in … Continue reading →

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1minion invites God in – humming your praise and joy

Posted on December 29, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my savior, Lukem1:46-47 Joyce Rupp’s devotional on page 37 shares the story of Mary and Hannah (Samuel’s mother) and their joy of motherhood and singing praises. She ends with: … Continue reading →

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1minion invites god in – making room for god’s love

Posted on December 26, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

It’s less work to blog off a book than spend hours browsing news sites for something relevant, so you’re still stuck with pages from this devotional for a while. This is page 36. (Cast off on Jan 4th, though, so … Continue reading →

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1minion invites god in – Sounds of Sunday edition

Posted on December 24, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

The many songs of Christmas Day — page 41. I’m skipping ahead a few pages in the book, Inviting God In, by Joyce Rupp. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the Earth; break forth into joyous song and … Continue reading →

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1minion invites God in – May the light shine through me

Posted on December 24, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

Page 33 of Joyce Rupp’s book here. The first 44 pages of readings are supposed to be related to Christmas. There’s a kindle edition of Inviting God In if you want to follow along, or check other posts under the … Continue reading →

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1minion invites God in – a tender welcoming home

Posted on December 19, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

Here we are at page 34 of Joyce Rupp’s book, Inviting God In. …with great tenderness I will take you back…says the Lord, your redeemer. Isiah 54:7-8 Joyce’s point for this devotion is the return of the penitent, essentially. That … Continue reading →

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1minion invites God in – the wisdom of Elizabeth?

Posted on December 13, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

The question mark isn’t in Joyce Rupp’s book (p.33); I’m wondering who she is. (Find the previous entries under the tag: inviting god in.) Elizabeth in the Bible was the wife of a priest named Zechariah; she was also a … Continue reading →

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1minion invites God in – Do Not Fear

Posted on December 12, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

This is page 32 (use tag: “inviting god in” for more of the series). Say to those who are of a fearful heart, Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God! Isaiah 35:4 Fear is inevitable. A year or … Continue reading →

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1minion invites God in – resting in God’s arms

Posted on December 12, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

Comfort, O comfort my people… Speak tenderly to Jerusalem. Isaiah 40:1-2 From the Washington Post: Despite no real pressure from the Israeli government nor unanimous clamoring in Washington for the move, Trump threw decades of long-standing U.S. policy up in … Continue reading →

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1minion invites God in – stars reveal a radiant presence

Posted on December 9, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

Time to delve into astronomy, astrology and the word of God. Pg 30 of Inviting God In by Joyce Rupp. (Other posts in the series are under the tag: Inviting God In.) He determines the number of the stars; he … Continue reading →

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