John 15:1-8; Acts 8:29-31 A grace delivery system I think you would agree that overall our treatment of animals is becoming more humane. There is a well known saying for politicians and bureaucrats:”If you want a friend in… Read More
Luke 24:38-41; I John 3:1 Seen for who we are To some degree we are all fictional characters. We construct a story of ourselves that others might be impressed with and that we can live with. We also… Read More
John 20: 24-26; Acts 4: 34, 35 The pendulum of faith Nowhere do we see the swing of faith more as between Easter and the second Sunday of the Easter season of the Church. Easter is our high… Read More
Isaiah 50: 7,8; Mark: 11: 1-11 Dark side of the reign The body of King Richard III of England was reburied at Leicester Cathedral last week. It brought out all the pomp the British are so good at:… Read More
John 12: 27; Hebrews 5: 5-8 Jesus at His second most vulnerable In today’s verse in John, Jesus is at His second most vulnerable. As a baby with no place to go, on the run with his parents… Read More
John 3: 16, 17, Ephesians 2:8,9,10 Relax and focus Last week I was looking for the scores of the European champions league in soccer on the sports channel. I know you are just as concerned about those as… Read More
Posted: June 13, 2015 by Aart
Reflection May 10
John 15: 9-17; I John 5: 2,3 The mothering gap On Mother’s day we tend to get into this celebration and demonstration of motherly love. This is good. People need to be more grateful for the people who… Read More