DAILY READING John 10:1-21 REFLECTION   They Know His Voice By Beth Voltmann We are the sheep of God’s pasture. What a serene image that brings to mind - the peaceful and pleasant aspects of a rural countryside scene. Yet, have you ever seen or read about sheep? They aren’t bright animals. In fact, let’s just call it for what it is - they can be downright ignorant.   Sheep blindly follow, frequently wander away, startle easily, and are extremely vulnerable to predators. Recently, I watched a...

DAILY READING 1 John 5:9-13 REFLECTION   So That You May Know By Beth Voltmann I learned a new acronym yesterday while subbing in a middle school class: IYKYK.   A quick bit of research showed it to be a relatively new slang term commonly used on social media platforms. The abbreviation stands for: “If you know, you know.” Who knew? Had the disciple John known this acronym in the 1 st century, perhaps he would have used it. Throughout all of his writings, he was intent on helping believers...

DAILY READING John 3:16-21 REFLECTION   Come Into the Light By Beth Voltmann Love – Life – Light   I have circled these three words in my Bible from today’s reading as I contemplate how John often recorded Jesus’ own (red letter) words testifying to the truth of who he was - who he is - who he ever will be.   Love – “ For God so loved  the world that he gave his one and only Son...” (John 3:16) Life – “I am the way and the truth and the life .” (John 14:6) Light – “I am the light  of the...