Uncategorized I don’t mean to brag, but I’m truly one in a million Victoria Ryan, February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 But after five weeks of my husband and I having Covid (emergency room, food brought in by relatives, the whole thing–and hey, we’re fully vaccinated and boosted and wear masks–I’m ready to write again. The Pope of Ohio podcast will begin again in March and I have a few news… Continue Reading
Birthday Verse 1:1 Victoria Ryan, August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 Today’s verses are for readers who were born on New Year’s Day–and for those who are the first-born of their parents. Before the world was created, the Word already existed; he was with God, and he was the same as God. John 1:1 The bible is like a library; it’s… Continue Reading
Birthday Verse 3:18 Victoria Ryan, August 10, 2021August 12, 2021 This post is late today. Sometimes I wonder if the devil blocks my path or if I allow my distractions to call the shots. Maybe it’s a combination of both. Thankfully, it’s always the time to turn around and go in the direction you know is the right one for… Continue Reading
Bible Birthday Verses Your Bible Birthday Verse Victoria Ryan, August 5, 2021August 16, 2021 Sometimes I like to look up my birthday (month and day) in different books of the bible and see if any of them speak to me for prayerful meditation. I used “bible birthday verses” with my own children–I was fortunate enough to have one born on 3:16; how cool is… Continue Reading
Numbers 7–Perfect! Victoria Ryan, June 29, 2021July 15, 2021 Summer Fun with the biblical meaning of numbers continues. Steps 1 & 2: Relax. Ask Jesus to visit with you. Mention any concerns on your mind. Read the prompt: SEVEN symbolizes Divine perfection and completeness. It clearly refers to God, His work and His mission. There are seven days of… Continue Reading
Numbers 6–What’s troubling you? Victoria Ryan, June 24, 2021July 15, 2021 Summer Fun with Numbers of the Bible continues. Step 1 & 2 of Meditation: Relax. Ask God to join you. Tell God something on your mind. Then read the prompt. SIX is symbolic of imperfection or incompleteness (it’s not yet seven and seven is perfect). Six symbolizes a time of… Continue Reading
Numbers 5–High Five, or Lows? Victoria Ryan, June 22, 2021July 15, 2021 Summer Fun with Numbers in the Bible. Steps 1 and 2 of Guided Meditation: Relax. Ask God to sit with you. Bring up any concerns you have. Read the prompt: As we have already seen, not all numbers are “symbolic” in the bible. Rather, certain numbers just make us think… Continue Reading
Numbers 4–Earth, Soil, Gospels, Lengthy Victoria Ryan, June 17, 2021July 15, 2021 Summer Fun with the biblical meaning of numbers continues with FOUR. Steps 1 & 2 for meditation/contemplation: Relax. Ask Jesus to join you. Read the following prompt: FOUR symbolizes the world, the material universe. There are four directions (north, south, east, west), four seasons, and four earth elements (earth air,… Continue Reading
Numbers 3–What does it mean to you? Victoria Ryan, June 15, 2021July 15, 2021 We continue our Summer Fun with Biblical Numbers with a short meditation on the number Three. Step 1: Still yourself and your surroundings. Step 2: Start by inviting God to sit with you. Read today’s prompt: In the bible, “three” symbolizes the Trinity and the theme of Divine Completeness, or perfection. The word “third” means a “short… Continue Reading