Mark 3:5-6 What do we do with our powerful emotions? I mean the ones that drive us to action. How do we handle them? We all have powerful emotions. Some of us learned that expressing those emotions can be dangerous, physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. If we showed our emotions, we were disciplined evenContinue reading “Angry!”
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Silence Isn’t Always Golden
Mark 3:4 Silence. Sometimes it is the perfect antidote for the busyness of life. Sometimes it is the worst of indictments. There are times we need to speak up. There are times when we need to stay silent. It can be difficult in those moments of decision to know when and how to speakContinue reading “Silence Isn’t Always Golden”
Evil Motives
Mark 3:1-3 Some people a just looking for an excuse to do something wrong. The recent flash mobs are a good example of this. These people know it is wrong to rush into a store, steal merchandise, destroy property and then run out. And yet, they do it anyway. They might blame it onContinue reading “Evil Motives”
Handicapped
Mark 3:1-6 I was listening to Ravi Zacharius’ speak via YouTube yesterday. One of the questions asked was about subjective moral truth and its consequences. The answer was wonderful. People left to decide their own moral standards has created a world where China and the former Soviet Union killed more of their own peopleContinue reading “Handicapped”
Who’s In Charge Here?
Mark 2:28 Have you ever walked into a room and wondered who was in charge? I notice this especially when I have been called for a meeting. As the chatter continues, I just want someone to step up, take charge, get the meeting going and keep it on track. I want someone to beContinue reading “Who’s In Charge Here?”
Who Serves What?
Mark 2:25-27 Have you ever wanted to make a citizen’s arrest? You know, when someone is doing something illegal and you want the police to show up right then and make an arrest. I, more than likely, want grenade launchers on my car so I can clear a path through the traffic. Or thoseContinue reading “Who Serves What?”
Work
Mark 2:23-24 Have you ever been part of an organization that has some stupid rules? Or wondered, why in the world do we do it this way? I have had both in my life. And I am someone who speaks up when ‘stupid’ rules the day. Especially since returning from Iraq, my ‘stupid meter’Continue reading “Work”
Relax and Enjoy
Mark 2:23-28 That concept of having a Sabbath rest is something the LORD started. Work and rest are important. Most of us have forgotten how to rest, or perhaps never learned the joy of resting. We are a pretty driven people. Even when we “rest” we are usually doing something. But as I readContinue reading “Relax and Enjoy”
Pop!
Mark 2:21-22 Sometimes pictures can tell us much more than some heady explanation. Advertisers monopolize on this ability of the human brain to capture a message from what is seen much more than what is said. Think about the commercials for the medications you see on TV. One long commercial I saw the otherContinue reading “Pop!”
Chill Pill
Mark 2:19-20 The expression “rain on my parade” is one that brings a visual picture to someone who is killing a happy mood or occasion. Sometimes we tell someone to “take a chill pill” when they seem to hyper about something. We often want to change the mood of others to match our ownContinue reading “Chill Pill”
The Arnold Journey 