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
John 2: 15; I Corinthians 1: 20-23 When foolish is wise You and I assume that foolishness is always bad, but the Bible begs to differ. The Apostle Paul tells us that foolishness can be good. So maybe… Read More
Mark 8: 34-37; Romans 4: 23-25 The things we hold on to and the things we let go What do think of when you say the word “sacrifice?” Feeling kind of uncomfortable, are you? Is it because… Read More
Genesis 9: 12, 16, 17; Mark 1: 12, 13 The desert imperative Please forgive me if I sound like Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, but there is a woman on yahoo travel who frequently has a video… Read More
Matthew 6: 21,22; Mark 9: 2-9 Revisiting Treasure The Disciples who have followed Jesus up the mountain have seen their lives change over the relatively short time they have been with Jesus. They have left their nets and… Read More
Isaiah 40:21, 28-31; Mark 1: 29-39 Reaction to Reality We have talked about the words from Isaiah and have been reacquainted with the stressful ministry of Jesus. When we consider both lectionary readings, one of the common denominators… Read More
Posted: April 9, 2015 by Aart
Reflection March 22
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