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”
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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”
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”
Getting Away – Mark 6:32
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”
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”
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”
Loud Cry
Mark 15:37 With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. What is the impact of one overheard cry? In Beirut, Lebanon where that tremendous explosion happened over a month ago, the workers stopped and were silent when a signal was detected below the rubble. On 9/11 and the following days silence was a frequent responseContinue reading “Loud Cry”
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