Meet Me in the Word: The Daily Devotional with a Weekly Rhythm
Thoughtful reflections for Jesus-Followers Monday through Friday. This is for anyone who wants to develop the daily habit of time in the Scriptures but could use a companion. Join Pastor Tim in soaking up these words of life in order to live them out in meaningful, tangible ways. Pastor Tim brings over 25 years of ministry experience and a deep desire to help others find the peace and joy that comes from Christ.
Episodes
44 episodes
Genesis 9
Two important moments happen in Noah's life in chapter 9. One is absolutely comforting and beautiful, the other is one of those train-wrecks that's hard to watch. Important question: How do we respond when we see someone in a ...
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Episode 44
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Matthew 5:1-12
What is it that makes you happy? A legitimate way to understand "blessed" in this passage is "happy" - to be content and to know the goodness of God. The Jesus way isn't always intuitive to us but it is always good and produc...
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Episode 43
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Psalm 9
In a world where injustice seems to be the norm, can we find genuine peace that withstands all of that? David's world was as chaotic as anyone's and yet there was still a trust that God understood all of that.
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Episode 42
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Joshua 4:1-9
One of the best things we can do when we realize that God has done something important in our lives is to mark that moment with something to help us remember it in the future. What do you keep with you, or maybe have in your home, that prompts ...
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Episode 41
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Romans 2:17-24
Reflection isn't a passive exercise and in this case, it's pretty intense but desperately needed. Paul's challenge to the early Jewish followers of Jesus was pointed. While our specific struggles are different today, the message still rin...
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Episode 40
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Genesis 8
Can we talk about the gift of slowing down for a moment? I had kind of expected that today’s meditation would feel just like a continuation of last Wednesday (Genesis 7). Funny how we do that to ourselves. And then I got to slow ...
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Episode 39
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Matthew 4:12-25
I might be living a good life but is Jesus calling me to something else? Something more? I've been thinking lately that if the accounts of Jesus are true (and I believe they are) then that changes my life. My big move? Say yes to hi...
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Episode 38
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Psalm 8
Sometimes the best thing we can do is let ourselves get caught up in the greatness and majesty of God. We all have things to work out and work on but He's the one that can change us through the power of His presence.
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Episode 37
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Joshua 3:9-17
People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan. Have you heard that before?I think it’s true… responsible (and successful) people make plans… but how does that work in the context of faith in God?What’s the balance between per...
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Episode 36
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Romans 2:12-16
Becoming aware of our own blind spots is an important part of maturing in our faith. The believers in Rome needed to do it and so do we. It isn't enough for us to read or know, we are called to actually respond to what God reveals in us.
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Episode 35
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Genesis 7
Are we willing to say yes to God’s plan even if it’s uncomfortable and longer than we thought? We usually don’t know the length of a particular season in life, or the challenges it will bring, or what it will ultimately produce in and around us...
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Episode 34
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Matthew 4:1-11
Have you ever had that experience when you make a conscious choice to follow God’s leading and then when you did that thing, life got rough? I think that's a very common human experience. In fact, Jesus went through some very intens...
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Episode 33
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Psalm 7
Life is rarely easy for us and sometimes we have people that seem to be directly opposing us. How do we respond to that? Are we just supposed to be nice? Jesus commands us to love our neighbors AND our enemies and yet, we don'...
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Episode 32
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Romans 2:5-11
Food for thought... what we believe matters. There's really no getting around that part but there is so much more to living a life of faith. The condition of our hearts matters too - If we believe in Jesus but don’t follow him, don’t mimi...
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Episode 30
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13:11
Genesis 6
Are you willing to trust God about things you don’t understand? Not every part of life and faith makes perfect sense to us. I believe that's part of what it means to exercise our faith and live differently than we would otherwise. The wor...
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Episode 29
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Matthew 3:13-17
What are the solid, measurable steps you’ve taken in your walk with Jesus? Much of spiritual growth is all about character, which is harder to measure concretely and yet, we don’t grow in Jesus by accident.This is one of those short stor...
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Episode 28
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Psalm 6
Who do you confide in? Is there someone you've allowed to see past whatever protective layers you have? We all need that safe person! Part of what I love about the Psalms as a whole, and Psalm 6 in particular, is the combinati...
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Episode 27
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Joshua 2:12-24
When you make a promise, how do you keep it? What do you offer beyond good intentions? This is a continuation of last Friday's episode (Joshua 2:1-12) and I LOVE how God continues to encourage and remind the people of Israel that Hi...
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Episode 26
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Romans 2:1-4
The problem with hypocrisy isn't just that it's mean and degrading, it actually puts us in danger when we participate in it. Who is actually in charge anyway? Beyond that, God doesn't lead us in that way. Instead, He uses things lik...
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Episode 25
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Genesis 5
How often do you think about your life? Your mortality? Your legacy? Do you ever think about what living forever would be like? This genealogy speaks to life, death, and what we do with the time we have. (This is Tim's favorit...
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Episode 24
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Matthew 3:1-12
The incredibly eccentric and bold John The Baptist challenged the people of his day to live differently. Some responded well and others, not so much. What about you and me? Good news, we don't have to do any of this alo...
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Episode 23
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Psalm 5
What does your prayer life sound like? Hopeful? Bold? Expectant? Mad? I'm both amazed and comforted at the level of honesty we find in the Psalms. No matter what's happening in your life right now, you can bring it... all of it, to God.
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