Mark 13:7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Scary times seem to be upon us. We have seen some scary things happen in the last few months, haven’t we! But as I have said before, these areContinue reading “No Alarm Bells – Mark 13:7”
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Foaming Wine – Psalm 75:8
Psalm 75:8 In the hand of the LORD is a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices; he pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to its very dregs. Some things just shouldn’t be drunk. My wife tells the story of a moment in our marriage when, unknownContinue reading “Foaming Wine – Psalm 75:8”
Done for Show – Mark 12:40
Mark 12:40 “They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.” We live in a selfie world. Social media has created a monster, or should I say social media has uncaged the monster that has always been there. Self-absorption is a problem that most humans faceContinue reading “Done for Show – Mark 12:40”
Not Answering – Mark 11:33
Mark 11:33 So they answered Jesus, “We don’t know.” Jesus said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.” Have you ever noticed that is it best sometimes to not answer a question? You know no answer will be sufficient. You know, no matter what answer you give, it won’tContinue reading “Not Answering – Mark 11:33”
Adultery and Divorce – Mark 10:11-12
Mark 10:11-12 He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. 12 And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.” In this day and age where “snowflakes” seem to have risen to positions of power, almost anything you say can be taken as aContinue reading “Adultery and Divorce – Mark 10:11-12”
Rising – Mark 9:10
Mark 9:10 They kept the matter to themselves, discussing what “rising from the dead” meant. I am often surprised when others miss something that seems so obvious to me. It is right there in front of their faces, but for some reason or other, they can’t see it. Even Time magazine put out an articleContinue reading “Rising – Mark 9:10”
Ashamed? – Mark 8:38
Mark 8:38 “If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.” Sometimes it is hard to gauge just how bad or good things are in the world. We knowContinue reading “Ashamed? – Mark 8:38”
Leviticus 6:11 – Ash Duty
Leviticus 6:11 Then he is to take off these clothes and put on other clothes, and carry the ashes outside the camp to a place that is ceremonially clean. There is so much emphasis among the young people today about pursuing their passion, doing what brings them joy, following their dream. But as most ofContinue reading “Leviticus 6:11 – Ash Duty”
Wishing Ill Will – Psalm 70:2-3
Psalm 70:2-3 May those who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace. 3 May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” turn back because of their shame. Is it alright to wish ill toward our enemies? We hear a lotContinue reading “Wishing Ill Will – Psalm 70:2-3”
Hand Washing in the COVID Age – Mark 7:3
Mark 7:3 The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they give their hands a ceremonial washing, holding to the tradition of the elders. Hand washing has become a ceremonial practice during this last year, that and hand sanitizer! A nurse we know in Germany told us that the number of regular fluContinue reading “Hand Washing in the COVID Age – Mark 7:3”
The Arnold Journey 