Mark 7:5 I drive a seventeen year old car. It is paid for, and still runs with very little maintenance. It shows its age. The paint no longer has a shine to it and the driver’s side door interior handle has seen better days. But it still runs. I could afford a newer vehicle,Continue reading “Pulled”
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People Watching
Mark 7:1-4 There are some people who just don’t seem to have enough going on in their own lives that they must spend time watching other peoples’ lives. That would be OK, I guess, if they would withhold their judgment. But instead, they usually find someone to talk to about what they saw andContinue reading “People Watching”
To Vegan or Not To Vegan
Mark 7:1-23 Rules and regulations around food are not a new condition. They did not start with the protections that the Food and Drug Administration imposes. They did not start with regulations about food safety and the work of multinational corporations. There have always been rules around eating. My mom always insisted thatContinue reading “To Vegan or Not To Vegan”
Celebrity Status
Mark 6:53-56 I’m not really sure why anyone would want to be a celebrity. I know I don’t want to be really famous. I like being able slip in and out of places without being noticed, without someone asking for an autograph or a selfie with me. I don’t want the special perks, likeContinue reading “Celebrity Status”
Hard
Mark 6:51-52 Do you sometimes totally miss what someone is trying to tell you? If you are married, I am sure this has happened. If you have brothers or sisters, or any other humans with whom you have a relationship, I am sure they missed what you were saying at least one time. Continue reading “Hard”
Mark 6:49-50 – Scream
Mark 6:49-50 I hope I always scream when I see a ghost! I don’t ever want to get used to seeing things that are not of this world. I have no idea if ghosts exist, or if they are demonic manifestations to deceive those who don’t have a strong faith. I just don’t know.Continue reading “Mark 6:49-50 – Scream”
Stuck in the Struggle
Mark 6:47-48 I don’t know the last time you watched an infant begin to sit, crawl, stand, scoot, or walk. Every parent is torn between providing safety and allowing growth. They want to jump in, but they want to see if they can make it on their own. When they do fall, healthy parentsContinue reading “Stuck in the Struggle”
Distractions
Mark 6:45-56 How many times do you get pulled away from something you are working on to do something else? It might be someone at work who thinks you have nothing better to do than do their work. It might be the ‘emergency’ that arises that really is the result of someone else’s poorContinue reading “Distractions”
Endless Demands
Mark 6:45-56 How do you handle multiple, resource intensive interpersonal demand? Every mom of more than one child knows what I am talking about. Juggling the many “I need help!” and “Stop it!” cries that come throughout the day. Each child wants their own time and attention from you. And then you add onContinue reading “Endless Demands”
Multiplication
Mark 6:41-44 Have you ever noticed when things get really bad, really life-threatening, that people often look up and question? They raise their heads, sometimes their fists, and ask why. Even people who deny God’s existence often do this instinctually. You can see it in videos of the grieving family members from missing flightsContinue reading “Multiplication”
The Arnold Journey 