Sometimes it is tempting to wonder if Jesus is aware of, or cares about our needs. We are just here in the world, holding on in the midst of the swirl of life. Does Jesus know? Does Jesus care? Do … Continue reading
Sometimes it is tempting to wonder if Jesus is aware of, or cares about our needs. We are just here in the world, holding on in the midst of the swirl of life. Does Jesus know? Does Jesus care? Do … Continue reading
There are certain verses in the Bible, that to me are truly life changing. These verses are so important that they shape everything. They give a sense of clarity and understanding to our walk with God and our walk with … Continue reading
Ever felt like giving up? Felt like nothing good was happening or going to happen. Like there was no real reason to keep going like God wasn’t doing anything all? Like God wasn’t at work? It’s easy to feel that … Continue reading
In today’s Gospel reading, we see Jesus cleanse the Temple, driving out those that are using it as a moneymaker, instead of the house of prayer that God had designed it to be. After this happened He has an encounter … Continue reading
One of the things I’m asked sometimes is how do you hear God’s voice in scripture. Now, that’s not always an easy answer. I have found, for me, it really comes down to listening and being aware of what is … Continue reading
Every morning, when I do these reflections, I start off with the Morning Office. I use this website. It’s an online version of the morning and evening prayer service found in the Book of Common Prayer. The service has scripture … Continue reading
Towards the end of Mark 5, Jesus performs two miracles. First, a man named Jairus comes to Him and says that his daughter is dying, could Jesus help. Jesus begins going to his home. Along the way, a woman who … Continue reading
One of the ways that fear gets to us is that it makes us take our eyes off of what really matters. Fear has a way of making us look down, not look up. When we look down, we are … Continue reading
Today’s passage is one of my favorites, from one of my favorite places in all the Holy Land. It’s Matthew 16: 15-18: 15 He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ 16 Simon Peter answered, ‘You are … Continue reading
Today’s Gospel reading is one of my favorite texts in the Bible. It’s sometimes called the Unjust Judge and is found in Matthew 18: 1-7. Listen to what it says: 1 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need … Continue reading