And this is the verdict, that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light, because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come toward the light, so that his works might not be exposed. But whoever lives the truth comes to the… Continue reading The Lantern on the Cross
Spring Cleaning Our Souls
Jesus went up to Jerusalem. He found in the temple area those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, as well as the money changers seated there. He made a whip out of cords and drove them all out of the temple area, with the sheep and oxen, and spilled the coins of the money changers… Continue reading Spring Cleaning Our Souls
Knowing Our Purpose
Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. (Mark 9.2-3) If you prefer listening to an audio version of the text, please click on the arrow… Continue reading Knowing Our Purpose
Unstuck
Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1.14-15) If you prefer listening to an audio version of the text, please click on the arrow above. In Ernest Gaines’ painfully moving book, A Lesson… Continue reading Unstuck
Where Were You?
A leper came to Jesus, and kneeling down, begged him and said, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.” The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. (Mark 1.40-42) If you… Continue reading Where Were You?
Our Feet Don’t Lie
On leaving the synagogue, Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on them. (Mark 1.29-31) In his beautifully written book… Continue reading Our Feet Don’t Lie
To Teach as the Rabbi Taught
Then they came to Capernaum, and on the Sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. (Mark 1.21-22) If you prefer listening to an audio version of the text, please click on the arrow. By now… Continue reading To Teach as the Rabbi Taught
On Changing Course
“As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, ‘Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ Then they abandoned their nets and followed him.” (Mark 1.16-18) If you prefer listening to an… Continue reading On Changing Course
Spending the Day With Jesus
Jesus said to them, “Come and you will see.” So they went and saw where Jesus was staying, and they stayed with him that day. It was about four in the afternoon. Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard John and followed Jesus. He first found his own brother… Continue reading Spending the Day With Jesus
Who Are You, Really?
On coming out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” (Mark 1.7-11) If you prefer listening to an audio version of the text, please click… Continue reading Who Are You, Really?
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