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Prayer for Every Weather: Reflections on Psalms 1–2, 8, 19–33, 40, 46 Aug 17, 2026

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Kim Matheson reflects on the Psalms as prayers for every human season, showing how lament, fear, anger, gratitude, and praise can all draw us toward God.

The Theology of Bristlecone Pines: Reflections on Job Aug 10, 2026

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Steve Peck reflects on Job, suffering, creation, and ancient bristlecone pines to consider how God’s world can humble, unsettle, and enlarge our search for meaning.

For Such a Time as This: Reflections on Esther Aug 03, 2026

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Rosalynde Welch reflects on Esther through a 1985 Relief Society performance by her mother, showing how scripture takes on new meaning as each generation interprets, performs, and applies it to its own time.

Once Lost, Religious Authority Is Hard to Rebuild: Reflections on Ezra and Nehemiah Jul 27, 2026

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Rosalynde Welch examines Ezra and Nehemiah as a story of rebuilding religious authority through scripture, covenant renewal, temple worship, and the people’s renewed trust in God.

On Bended Rules: Reflections on 2 Chronicles 14–20; 26; 30 Jul 20, 2026

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Morgan Davis reflects on Uzziah, Hezekiah, and Passover to explore the difference between prideful presumption and humble covenant-seeking when imperfect circumstances complicate obedience.

What Are Miracles For? Reflections on 2 Kings 2–7 Jul 06, 2026

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In this essay on 2 Kings 2–7, Philip Barlow reflects on Elisha’s miracles and asks what miracles are for, how we should understand them, and what place they ought to have in a life of faith.

A Prophet Named Huldah: Reflections on 2 Kings 16–25 Jul 06, 2026

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Morgan Davis reflects on the prophet Huldah’s crucial role in 2 Kings 22, where her prophetic witness confirmed the authority of the rediscovered book of the law and helped shape Josiah’s reforms. Though often overlooked, Huldah stands as a significant figure in the formation of biblical faith and sacred history.

Zeal and the Still Small Voice: Reflections on 1 Kings 12–13; 17–22 Jun 29, 2026

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Morgan Davis reflects on Elijah’s encounter with the still small voice in 1 Kings 19, exploring how God’s quiet instruction challenges zeal, violence, and spiritual overconfidence. In a world often drawn to loudness and certainty, Elijah’s story invites us to listen again for the voice of perfect mildness.

Lessons From Life’s Complex Stories: Reflections on 2 Samuel 11–12 Jun 25, 2026

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Avram Richard Shannon reflects on the complex story of David, Bath-sheba, and Uriah, inviting readers to seek moral and spiritual lessons from scripture without oversimplifying the lives of real people.

Abigail in Between: Reflections on 1 Samuel 25 Jun 16, 2026

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In this reflection on 1 Samuel 25, Kristian Heal explores Abigail’s courageous peacemaking between David and Nabal and invites readers to consider how Christ can transform foolishness, resentment, and offense into wisdom, reconciliation, and peace.

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