Have you ever done something and had it completely fall apart around you? Started a project that just crumbled around you as you tried to carry it out? Had a wonderful idea that once you started to put it in motion you realized that it was not going to succeed? What is success? We eachContinue reading “Labor not in vain…”
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Give Thanks!
What a wonderful gift we have all received! Chocolate! No no no, not chocolate. Now don’t get me wrong chocolate is ok, while I’m not a big fan of chocolate, my kids and wife are so it is a good thing. I do have to say that my weakness this time of year are theContinue reading “Give Thanks!”
Seized by fear…
Mark tells us the woman came to the tomb this morning and were prepared to find the body and to finish the prep that was not done because of the Sabbath. But they did not find Him… The tomb was empty except for the man in dazzling white to proclaim that Jesus was not here. AsContinue reading “Seized by fear…”
Called by name…
Could you image what the disciples felt like on the Saturday after the day Jesus was killed? They all ran away and hide. They all deserted Jesus. They said they wouldn’t do that they would stick by Him and never turn. But they ran and hid, as the scripture says when the leader is struckContinue reading “Called by name…”
What’s so good…
Today is Good Friday. This is the day we remember Jesus was hung on the cross and crucified. He was made to suffer through the most horrifying death imaginable after being beaten almost to death… And I ask again what’s so good about this day? The Gospel reading for today is John 18:1 – 19:42. ItContinue reading “What’s so good…”
Whose feet…
This is Maundy Thursday, the day we celebrate Jesus commemorating the Last Supper, giving us communion, the Holy Eucharist. This was the Passover Feast that Jesus ate with His disciples, except in the gospel reading for today… John 13:1-17,31-35 starts with “Now before the festival of the Passover,” So the Passover is yet to happen,Continue reading “Whose feet…”
Cross Eyed
What do you see? That is a question that can shape everything that happens in your life today. You see perspective and outlook can shape your view on what is happening. Think about your life and where you have been and where it seems you are going. Now this week think about Jesus. (We shouldContinue reading “Cross Eyed”
Quiver of God!
Have you ever felt like you weren’t doing that thing that you should be doing? Thought about changing your career? But is career in my thought is not vocation. Vocation is calling from the Latin for voice, and that is why we say that those in the “ministry” have a vocation. And in my thoughtsContinue reading “Quiver of God!”
Fountain of life…
Have you ever heard of the fountain of youth? Wondered if you could ever find it? And what would you do if you found a magical fountain that would make you young and live for ever? Well maybe the fountain of youth is not as far fetched as we think it is. It is howeverContinue reading “Fountain of life…”
‘What do you want me to do for you?’
What would you say if Jesus said to you, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ Hold on just a minute I’ve got that list here with me, let me pull it up, it is in my dropbox and I’ll be able to tell you… Can you think about what it is you wouldContinue reading “‘What do you want me to do for you?’”