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

“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

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

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?

Behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.”. . After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until… Continue reading Go Where the Light Leads

Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.” (Luke… Continue reading Ever Hopeful

The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” (Luke 1.26-28) If you prefer listening… Continue reading The Lady With the Lamp

When the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to John to ask him, “Who are you?” he admitted, “I am not the Christ” . . . So they said to him, “Who are you, so we can give an answer to those who sent us? What do you have to say for yourself?” He… Continue reading Deciding Who We Are

John was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. He fed on locusts and wild honey. And this is what he proclaimed, “One mightier than I is coming after me.” (Mark 1.6-7) If you prefer listening to an audio version of the text, please click on the arrow above. A few… Continue reading A Couple of Minutes of Honesty

“Watch, therefore, you do not know when the Lord of the house is coming, whether in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or in the morning. May he not come suddenly and find you sleeping.” (Mark 13.35-36) If you prefer listening to an audio version of the text, please click on the arrow… Continue reading Satchel Packed and Ready