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Pause to Read by The Park Forum

By The Park Forum, a donor-supported Bible engagement ministry

Pause to Read, by The Park Forum, is designed to help Christians build holy space in their lives. We want to help you pause to use scripture, reflection, and prayer to cultivate and grow a robust faith that stands out, like a park in the city, and brings life to you and those around you.
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Rebuke for Hotheads

Pause to Read by The Park ForumMar 15, 2024

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Apotheosis of Politics

Apotheosis of Politics

Welcome to Pause to Read, a podcast by ⁠The Park Forum⁠. The Park Forum is a donor-supported Bible engagement ministry providing free (and ad-free) Monday through Friday devotionals online and via email subscription. On the Pause to Read podcast, we read a devotional from the past year and encourage you to pause to read the scripture before you listen to the devotional.

Today’s devotional, titled Apotheosis of Politics, was written by John Tillman and read by John Tillman It was originally published on April 17, 2023 and based on the following passages: Acts 17.16-21

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Apr 12, 202405:52
Too Much to Hold — Easter

Too Much to Hold — Easter

Welcome to Pause to Read, a podcast by ⁠The Park Forum⁠. The Park Forum is a donor-supported Bible engagement ministry providing free (and ad-free) Monday through Friday devotionals online and via email subscription. On the Pause to Read podcast, we read a devotional from the past year and encourage you to pause to read the scripture before you listen to the devotional.

Today’s devotional, titled Too Much to Hold, was written by John Tillman and read by John Tillman It was originally published on July 15, 2019 and based on the following passages: Acts 2.24 

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Mar 31, 202405:22
His Presence, Our Beauty

His Presence, Our Beauty

Welcome to Pause to Read, a podcast by ⁠The Park Forum⁠. The Park Forum is a donor-supported Bible engagement ministry providing free (and ad-free) Monday through Friday devotionals online and via email subscription. On the Pause to Read podcast, we read a devotional from the past year and encourage you to pause to read the scripture before you listen to the devotional.

Today’s devotional, titled “His Presence, Our Beauty”, was written by Erin Newton and read by Erin Newton. It was originally published on March 13, 2023 and based on the following passages: Exodus 26:30, 33-34.

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Mar 29, 202405:54
Rebuke for Hotheads

Rebuke for Hotheads

Welcome to Pause to Read, a podcast by ⁠The Park Forum⁠. The Park Forum is a donor-supported Bible engagement ministry providing free (and ad-free) Monday through Friday devotionals online and via email subscription. On the Pause to Read podcast, we read a devotional from the past year and encourage you to pause to read the scripture before you listen to the devotional.

Today’s devotional, titled Rebuke for Hotheads, was written by John Tillman and read by John Tillman. It was originally published on March 16, 2023, and is based on the following passages: Luke 9.51-56

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Mar 15, 202405:28
RSVP to Wisdom or Folly

RSVP to Wisdom or Folly

Welcome to Pause to Read, a podcast by ⁠The Park Forum⁠. The Park Forum is a donor-supported Bible engagement ministry providing free (and ad-free) Monday through Friday devotionals online and via email subscription. On the Pause to Read podcast, we read a devotional from the past year and encourage you to pause to read the scripture before you listen to the devotional.

Today’s devotional, titled RSVP to Wisdom or Folly, was written by John Tillman and read by John Tillman It was originally published on February 18, 2022, and based on the following passages: Proverbs 9.1-6; 13-18 

For additional reflection on Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly, listen to “Again and One Mo’ Time” by Aaron Smith.

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Feb 16, 202406:48
Lady Wisdom

Lady Wisdom

Welcome to Pause to Read, a podcast by ⁠The Park Forum⁠. The Park Forum is a donor-supported Bible engagement ministry providing free (and ad-free) Monday through Friday devotionals online and via email subscription. On the Pause to Read podcast, we read a devotional from the past year and encourage you to pause to read the scripture before you listen to the devotional.

Today’s devotional, titled Lady Wisdom, was written by John Tillman and read by John Tillman. It was originally published on February 17, 2022 and based on the following passages: Proverbs 8.23-29 

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Feb 09, 202405:57
Lady Folly

Lady Folly

Welcome to Pause to Read, a podcast by ⁠The Park Forum⁠. The Park Forum is a donor-supported Bible engagement ministry providing free (and ad-free) Monday through Friday devotionals online and via email subscription. On the Pause to Read podcast, we read a devotional from the past year and encourage you to pause to read the scripture before you listen to the devotional.

Today’s devotional, titled ”Lady Folly”, was written by Erin Newton and read by Erin Newton. It was originally published on February 16, 2022 and based on the following passages: Proverbs 7:22-23. Our next two episodes build on this one, discussing Lady Wisdom and the two banquets the ladies invite us to attend. Don’t miss them.

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Feb 04, 202405:60
Urban Legends and Good Shepherds

Urban Legends and Good Shepherds

Welcome to Pause to Read, a podcast by ⁠The Park Forum⁠. The Park Forum is a donor-supported Bible engagement ministry providing free (and ad-free) Monday through Friday devotionals online and via email subscription. On the Pause to Read podcast, we read a devotional from the past year and encourage you to pause to read the scripture before you listen to the devotional.

Today’s devotional, titled Urban Legends and Good Shepherds, was written by John Tillman and read by John Tillman. It was originally published on January 10, 2023 and based on the following passages: John 10.11-15 

In addition to reading the scriptures, we recommend this recording of “Jesus Is The Great Shepherd” by Phil Keaggy and Paul Clark.

Visit TheParkForum.org to find our most recent devotional content.

Website: ⁠https://theparkforum.org/⁠

Email subscription link: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/theparkforum/m-f-daily-email-devotional⁠


Donation link: ⁠https://theparkforum.org/support/⁠

Jan 26, 202406:01
Defining Moment

Defining Moment

Welcome to Pause to Read, a podcast by ⁠The Park Forum⁠. The Park Forum is a donor-supported Bible engagement ministry providing free (and ad-free) Monday through Friday devotionals online and via email subscription. On the Pause to Read podcast, we read a devotional from the past year and encourage you to pause to read the scripture before you listen to the devotional.

Today’s devotional, titled Defining Moment, was written by John Tillman and read by John Tillman and based on the following passages: John 20.3-10; 28-29

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Jan 19, 202405:51
The Sins of Sodom

The Sins of Sodom

Welcome to Pause to Read, a podcast by ⁠The Park Forum⁠. The Park Forum is a donor-supported Bible engagement ministry providing free (and ad-free) Monday through Friday devotionals online and via email subscription. On the Pause to Read podcast, we read a devotional from the past year and encourage you to pause to read the scripture before you listen to the devotional.

Today’s devotional, titled The Sins of Sodom, was written by Erin Newton and read by John Tillman It was originally published on January 18, 2023 and based on the following passage: Genesis 19.27-28 

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Jan 12, 202405:52
From Your Nothing…Something Beautiful⁠

From Your Nothing…Something Beautiful⁠

Welcome to Pause to Read, a podcast by ⁠The Park Forum⁠. The Park Forum is a donor-supported Bible engagement ministry providing free (and ad-free) Monday through Friday devotionals online and via email subscription. On the Pause to Read podcast, we read a devotional from the past year and encourage you to pause to read the scripture before you listen to the devotional.

Today’s devotional, titled From Your Nothing…Something Beautiful, was written by John Tillman and read by John Tillman It was originally published on January 2, 2023 and based on the following passages: John 2.6-11 and Genesis 1.1-2

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Watch the video mentioned in the devotional at this link.

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Jan 05, 202405:33
Peace in the Waiting — Peace of Advent

Peace in the Waiting — Peace of Advent

Today’s devotional, titled Peace in the Waiting, was written by John Tillman and based on the following passages: Nehemiah 1.3-4 and Revelation 10.6b-7. Pause to read them and then come back for a devotional reflection.

This devotional was originally published on December 19th, 2022, as part of our Advent series. Visit TheParkForum.org to find devotionals for today.

Thanks for listening to Pause to Read, a podcast by ⁠The Park Forum⁠. The Park Forum is a donor-supported Bible engagement ministry providing free (and ad-free) Monday through Friday devotionals online and via email subscription. On the Pause to Read podcast, we read a devotional from the past year and encourage you to pause to read the scripture before you listen to the devotional.

Website: ⁠https://theparkforum.org/⁠

Email subscription link: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/theparkforum/m-f-daily-email-devotional⁠

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Dec 22, 202305:26
We Need A Pause

We Need A Pause

Don't you need a pause in the chaos?

Pause to Read, a podcast by The Park Forum is coming soon! The Park Forum is a donor-supported Bible engagement ministry providing free (and ad-free) Monday through Friday devotionals online and via email subscription. On the Pause to Read podcast, we read a devotional from the past year and encourage you to pause to read the scripture before you listen to the devotional.

Website: https://theparkforum.org/

Email subscription link: https://mailchi.mp/theparkforum/m-f-daily-email-devotional

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Dec 15, 202302:05