DAILY READING Ezekiel 1:4-28 REFLECTION The Glory of the LORD By Beth Voltmann This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. When I saw it, I fell face-down, and I heard the voice of one speaking. (Ezekiel 1:28b) The vision given to the prophet Ezekiel while he was with God’s exiled people in Babylon far exceeds any work from the imaginations of George Lucas or James Cameron as displayed in their fantastical movies! It is important for us to study this portion of...

DAILY READING John 21:1-14 REFLECTION Déjà Vu By Beth Voltmann As we read today’s passage, we glimpse an event that took place shortly after Jesus’ death and resurrection. The atmosphere is almost palpable - seven of the original disciples seemed to be feeling discouraged and their hopes dashed. What they had been living for during the past three years had come to naught. They had resigned themselves to failure. So, they did what most of us do when our plans don’t work out the way we...

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...