Mark 13:21-23 There have always been people who grab the spotlight, even before spotlights were invented. Some people just have to be the center of attention. Their story has to be told, because they think it is the most important story in the room. Their voice has to be heard, because what they sayContinue reading “Another Warning”
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Winter Wonderland It Ain’t
Mark 13:18-20 With Fall officially here, or at least in some parts of the country, some are getting ready for their ski vacations! Flying down those slopes and then sitting by the fireplace. Ahhhhhhh! Snow angels, slippery walks, snow banks, shoveling, ice skates, snow balls, snow forts, sleds and BenGay. We can bring upContinue reading “Winter Wonderland It Ain’t”
Insider Trading
Mark 13:14-17 We have heard about insider trading taking place around the world. People inside an organization, who have information about future rise or fall of the stock price, use the knowledge to make money illegally. They know about an upcoming merger that will send the value of the company through the roof. SoContinue reading “Insider Trading”
Getting Personal
Mark 13:12-13 Some of the most difficult injuries to work through are those that come from our family. When a family member hurts us, it can be very difficult to heal. The closer the relationship, mother, father, sister, brother, the more pain that it often causes. That is because we are supposed to beContinue reading “Getting Personal”
On Trial
Mark 13:9-11 I’m not a real fan of going to court. But I know it is necessary sometimes. It can seem that so much is out of your control when you sit there next to your lawyer facing the judge. You can’t talk when you want to talk. There are very strict rules appliedContinue reading “On Trial”
Birth Pains
Mark 13:7-8 It seems as though war has been part of the human experience since the beginning. I don’t have the numbers, but I don’t think we have more wars now than we have had in the past. I think we just have cable news and cell phones which make broadcasting the conflicts thatContinue reading “Birth Pains”
Deceivers Rise
Mark 13:5-6 When I was younger I worked in an Acute Psychiatric hospital as a chaplain. I loved the ministry with these precious people who so often had never had anyone share the Gospel with them. They all too often had precious few people who would actually listen to what they were saying. QuiteContinue reading “Deceivers Rise”
Timing
Mark 13:3-4 Timing is important. If you open the oven door at the wrong time a soufflé will collapse. If you don’t stop the fermentation of wine at the right moment, the flavor will be ruined. If a baby is born too early, there can be complications, too late and mom has some extraContinue reading “Timing”
Falling Blocks
Mark 13:2 Seeing my grandchildren play with blocks is one of the joys of living where we live. Their concentration focused attempts to build, and then either their exhilaration or disappointment when if all falls down. The simple process of building can be so inviting, that I have been known to get down onContinue reading “Falling Blocks”
“Squirrel”
Mark 13:1 In the movie “Up” the dog Dug gets easily distracted. Even when important things are happening, his mind gets pulled other places. Does this sound familiar? I know it does for me. Life today is filled with so many side attractions, so many things that can pull our hearts and minds awayContinue reading ““Squirrel””
The Arnold Journey 