
- Feb 4, 2021
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Bishop Russell's Reflection on Mark 14-16
We've come to the last few chapters of the Gospel of Mark and to the final hours of Jesus' life. Bishop Russell invites us to think back...
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- Jan 28, 2021
- 1 min
Bishop Russell's Reflection on Mark 11-13
We are in the last two weeks of our readings of the Gospel of Mark. Bishop Russell begins wrapping up all that we have heard and learned...
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- Jan 21, 2021
- 1 min
Bishop Russell's Reflection on Mark 9:14-10:52
Once again, Bishop Russell succinctly recaps the reading for this week, but also issues to us this important point to remember when...
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- Jan 14, 2021
- 1 min
Bishop Russell's Reflection on Mark 7-9:13
For the readings of Mark 7-9:13, Bishop Russell notes and addresses two recurring themes presented thus far by pointing out the irony...
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- Jan 7, 2021
- 1 min
Bishop Russell's Reflection on Mark 4:35-6:56
This week Bishop Russell recaps what Mark is illustrating to us about the Kingdom of God, questions why Mark is so particular about the...
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- Dec 31, 2020
- 1 min
Bishop Russell's Introduction to the Gospel of Mark and Reflection on Chapters 1-4:34
In this introduction to the Gospel of Mark, Bishop Russell offers some overall context in which this fast-paced gospel was written and...
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- Feb 20, 2020
- 1 min
Bishop Russell Reflects on John 19:31-21:25
BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON JOHN 19:31-21:25, for the eighth week's readings for the Good Book Club, February 23-25, 2020. "In the end,...
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- Feb 10, 2020
- 1 min
Bishop Russell Reflects on John 12:12-15:17
BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON JOHN 12:12-15:17, for the sixth week's readings for the Good Book Club, February 9-15, 2020. "What are some of...
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- Feb 6, 2020
- 1 min
Bishop Russell Reflects on John 15:18-19:30
BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON JOHN 15:18-19:30, for the seventh week's readings for the Good Book Club, February 16-22, 2020. "How does your...
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- Jan 23, 2020
- 1 min
Bishop Russell Reflects on John 7-9
BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON JOHN 7-9, for the fourth week's readings for the Good Book Club, January 26-February 1. "Speak of a time when...
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- Jan 16, 2020
- 1 min
Bishop Russell Reflects on John 5-6
BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON JOHN 5-6, for the third week's readings for the Good Book Club, January 19-25. "Think back over your own life....
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- Jan 9, 2020
- 1 min
Bishop Russell Reflects on John 2:13-4:54
BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON JOHN 2:13-4:54, for the second week's readings for the Good Book Club, January 12-18. "This week's readings...
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- Jan 2, 2020
- 1 min
Bishop Russell Reflects on John 1-2:12
BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON JOHN 1-2:12, for the first week's readings for the Good Book Club, January 6 - 11. "What is it that gets in...
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- Feb 21, 2019
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 15:7-16:27
BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON ROMANS 15:7-16:27, for the eighth and ninth weeks' readings for the Good Book Club, February 25-March 5. "Can...
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- Feb 15, 2019
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 13:11-15:6
BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON ROMANS 13:11-15:6, for the seventh week's readings for the Good Book Club, February 18-23. "'Accept one...
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- Feb 7, 2019
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 12:1-13:10
BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON ROMANS 12:1-13:10, for the sixth week's readings for the Good Book Club, February 11-16. "I've often used...
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- Jan 31, 2019
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 10:5-11:36
BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON ROMANS 10:5-11:36, for the fifth week's readings for the Good Book Club, February 4 through February 9. "Think...
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- Jan 23, 2019
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 8:9-10:4
BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON ROMANS 8:9-10:4, for the fourth week's readings for the Good Book Club, January 28-February 2. "For me, I rest...
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- Jan 16, 2019
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 6-8:8
BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON ROMANS 6-8:8, for the third week's readings for the Good Book Club, January 21-26. "Heaven is right here,...
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- Jan 8, 2019
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 3:9-5-21
BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON ROMANS 3:9-5:21, for the second week's readings for the Good Book Club, January 14-19. "Who is a concrete...
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- Jan 2, 2019
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 1-3:8
BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON ROMANS 1-3:8, for the first week's readings for The Good Book Club, January 7 - 12. "As you enter into this...
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- May 9, 2018
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 21-28
"It is our turn to write the next chapter of the Apostles for that is who we are called to be. I am deeply grateful for your journey with...
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- May 2, 2018
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 16-21
"How would you talk to someone about Jesus who has never been to church or has no religious background?" Bishop Russell reflects on Acts...
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- Apr 25, 2018
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 13-16
"Who are the actors who have been a part of your own faith adventure? More specifically, who is your Barnabas? Your encourager? Who has...
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- Apr 19, 2018
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 10-13
"As we are now about half way through the Book of Acts, I encourage you to look back over these first 12 chapters and think about all the...
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- Apr 11, 2018
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 7-10
"As you read this week, you might ask yourself, 'Which of these stories most challenges you and why is that?' And as you begin to put...
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- Apr 5, 2018
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 4-6
"When have you been asked to scooch in your own life of faith with God? When has your own community of faith struggled with this idea of...
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- Mar 28, 2018
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 1-4
"I challenge you to think about how the definition of church, in Acts 2:42-47, compares to your definition of the church today...when...
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- Mar 23, 2018
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 22-24
"As you get ready to move into the Book of Acts, take a little bit of time to remember the path that you've walked. What story in the...
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- Mar 14, 2018
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 18-22
"What keeps you from recognizing the presence and power of God that might be visiting you? How do you stay awake to the goodness of God...
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- Mar 8, 2018
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 15-18
"Look at each parable and consider how, and where, and when does it reveal something of this kingdom of God that is unlike the world. How...
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- Mar 1, 2018
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 11-14
"Strive first for the kingdom of God...this week as you go through the readings, write down some of the reactions and responses of the...
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- Feb 25, 2018
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 8-11
Who is Jesus for you? Where, when, how has he traveled along with you in your life? Was he a miracle worker, a teacher, a healer? Did he...
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- Feb 16, 2018
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 5-7
Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 5-7, the second week's reading from The Good Book Club. "How do these chapters of Jesus' ministry affect...
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- Feb 8, 2018
- 1 min
Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 1 - 4
Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 1 - 4, the first week of readings for The Good Book Club. As you work your way through these first few...
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