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“Every man and woman is made in the Father’s image and likeness and thus shares in the dominion and dignity of the one God and King. This is one of the most astonishing elements of the story: God desires to relate to his creatures, not as a master to a slave but as a Father to his sons and daughters!”
― Tim Gray, Walking With God: A Journey through the Bible

“Diligently practice prayer and lectio divina. When you pray, you speak with God; when you read, God speaks to you.” – St. Cyprian”
― Tim Gray, Praying Scripture for a Change: An Introduction to Lectio Divina

“man and woman might not forget that their ultimate happiness would not be found in the fruit of the field, but in relationship with God, which is the fruit of worship and prayer.”
― Tim Gray, Praying Scripture for a Change: An Introduction to Lectio Divina

“LORD bless you”
― Tim Gray, Walking With God: A Journey through the Bible

“In Exodus 1:8, a new king who does not “know” Joseph ascends the throne of Egypt. Egypt was the most powerful nation in the world, and its king received the best education in the land. Therefore, it is unlikely the king was ignorant of Joseph’s story in Egypt’s history, especially given Joseph’s role in preserving and enriching Egypt during the great famine (Gn 41). Something else must be meant by the king’s failure to “know.” Indeed, yada (the Hebrew word for “know”) has a sense of covenantal relationship. Thus, when Adam “knew” Eve, she became pregnant (Gn 4:1). In addition, ancient covenant treaties used “know” when speaking of diplomatic recognition. Thus, when Egypt’s new Pharaoh refuses to “know” Joseph, it is not a forgotten history lesson, but”
― Tim Gray, Walking With God: A Journey through the Bible

“We must always keep in mind that prayer is God’s invitation to enter into an intimate relationship of love and life with Him.”
― Tim Gray, Praying Scripture for a Change: An Introduction to Lectio Divina

“The LORD bless you and keep you: The LORD make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you: The LORD lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. (Nm 6:24-26) The instructions continue, “So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them” (Nm 6:27).”
― Tim Gray, Walking With God: A Journey through the Bible