2 Samuel 7:1-3; Mark 6:30,31 What we need rest from What are you tired of? Please don’t say: ”you.” What do you need a break from? From what do you need to rest? We kind of figure rest… Read More
Mark 5: 21,22,24; II Corinthians 8: 10, 11 Living the interruptions What if we were judged by the interruptions in our lives? Isn’t that a novel concept? What if we were asked to write a resume, we would… Read More
Luke 15: 11,12,13,20; Hebrews 11: 1 Prodigal father Perhaps we all have something of the prodigal inside of us. We may not like to admit it, but perhaps we all fear not having been a good son or… Read More
I Samuel 15: 9-12; Mark 4:26-34 The Great Sower Last week we talked about power seen and unseen. We learned that the Bible teaches us that God prefers invisible power to work in our lives. We learned that… Read More
I Samuel 8: 4-11 ; 2 Corinthians 4: 16-18 Power seen and unseen The texts in Old Testament and New Testament lead us to a contrast between power that is visible and power that is invisible. Samuel is… Read More
John 3:1-17; Romans 8: 14 Human spirit and Holy Spirit Our two lectionary texts for today address the call to the spiritual life. We read the words of Jesus and the words of the Apostle Paul. These words… Read More
Posted: July 26, 2015 by Aart
Reflection July 26
2 Samuel 11: 2,3,15 ; John 6: 12,13 Longing for more Last week we talked about “rest.” This week we talk about “more. “ Maybe they are related. Perhaps the lectionary readings for today can direct us… Read More