Mark 6:32 So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place. Sometimes you just need to get away from it all. The stresses of life and relationship, world events and personal struggles, illness and success all take a toll on us personally. And I live in Florida, the playground of playgrounds!Continue reading “Getting Away – Mark 6:32”
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Posture – Mark 5:6
Mark 5:6 When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. When I was growing up, posture was important. Sit up straight, lift up your head, and don’t slouch! In my family, posture said something about who we were, a statement about our self-assessment of value.Continue reading “Posture – Mark 5:6”
Who Is This? – Mark 4:41
Mark 4:41 They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” Words and actions need to match. When we say we believe something, then our lives had better live up to our beliefs. If they don’t, then we are speaking our true beliefs by what weContinue reading “Who Is This? – Mark 4:41”
Unfamiliar Categories – Mark 3:4
Mark 3:4 The Jesus asked the, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?” But they remained silent. Have you ever been in conversation with someone and you were sure that they just weren’t understanding what you are trying to convey? Couples often comeContinue reading “Unfamiliar Categories – Mark 3:4”
Holy Mission? – Exodus 32:27
Exodus 32:27 Then he said to them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Each man strap a sword to his side. Go back and forth through the camp from one end to the other, each killing his brother and friend and neighbor.’” In the military, especially the Special Operations units, theyContinue reading “Holy Mission? – Exodus 32:27”
Unexpected Benefit – Psalm 63:5
Psalm 63:5 I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you. Sometimes in life we do things expecting a certain outcome, but are surprised when we get an unexpected benefit. We bring our kids to volunteer at a soup kitchen because we want them toContinue reading “Unexpected Benefit – Psalm 63:5”
Seen Faith – Mark 2:5
Mark 2:5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” Sometimes I get lost in conversations. This is especially true when someone brings me into the conversation part way through. I don’t know the topic, I don’t know who is being talked about, and I have noContinue reading “Seen Faith – Mark 2:5”
Authority’s Hallmark – Mark 1:27
Mark 1:27 The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching — and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him.” Sometimes it is hard to tell who is in charge of a group. This drives me nuts. We have gathered toContinue reading “Authority’s Hallmark – Mark 1:27”
The Use of Violence – Matthew 28:2
Matthew 28:2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. Violence is a good thing? I read today that Black Lives Matters has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Image that, the movement thatContinue reading “The Use of Violence – Matthew 28:2”
Remorse – Matthew 27:3-4a
Matthew 27:3-4a When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders. 4 ”I have sinned,” he said, “for I have betrayed innocent blood.” We have all had moments when we regret a decision weContinue reading “Remorse – Matthew 27:3-4a”
The Arnold Journey 