By Dr. Scott Rodin |   Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to prevent the Israelites from seeing the end of what was passing away. But their minds were made dull, for to ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin |   A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Proverbs 25:11 Meditation You may not know the name Monseigneur Myriel, the Bishop of Digne, but you very likely know his story. In Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables he is the humble ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin |   Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin |   To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin |   The thief comes to steal and destroy, but I have come that they might have life, and have it abundantly.  John 10:10 Meditation There are two great forces at work in the universe.  One seeks to give us life, freedom and peace.  The other ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin |   The Map To navigate our way along this third trek we will be guided by the following key text, image, themes and prayer. Key Verses for Trek #4 – Psalm 139:14, 2 Corinthians 4:6-7, Romans 3:22-23 and Hebrews 10:9-10 I praise you because I ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin |   Text I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin |   Text As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin |   Text What do people get for all the toil and anxious striving with which they labor under the sun? All their days their work is grief and pain; even at night their minds do not rest. This too is meaningless. A person can do ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin |   Text But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.  Matthew 6:33 I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, ... read on