John 21:17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Have you ever sat through a really awkward moment between twoContinue reading “Pain – John 21:17”
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Touch Me! – Luke 24:39
Luke 24:29 Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.” During this past year we have become increasingly aware of the presence of diseases that can be transmitted with touch, or even a cough! IContinue reading “Touch Me! – Luke 24:39”
Future: Destitute – Luke 7:12
Luke 7:12 As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out — the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. Destitute! We don’t hear this word spoken too often here in this country these days. We have life insurance, welfare, Medicare and Medicaid, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, GoFundMeContinue reading “Future: Destitute – Luke 7:12”
Essentials – Mark 15:6
Mark 15:6 “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” Have you ever asked a question for which there was an expected reply of “Yes” or “No”, and instead the answer took you downContinue reading “Essentials – Mark 15:6”
Rising – Mark 9:10
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”
Up Early
Mark 16:1-8 Most people I talk to want a bit more sleep. This is especially true this time of year. All the preparations, all the late night gift wrapping, the baking and shopping. It can really wear a person out. And yet there are times when coffee just isn’t enough. I hope this isn’tContinue reading “Up Early”
The Present – Now
Mark 12:26-27 There is only one time to live, right now. You can’t live in the past, although it seems as though many people think they do. You can’t live in the future either. Right now is all we have. This is the space in which we must live our lives, the here andContinue reading “The Present – Now”
Petty Games
Mark 12:18-23 Games and distractions when there is important business to attend to is an affront to thinking people. It can be very frustrating when you are trying to get something done and no one will take you seriously. All you get is jokes and goofing off. No one is taking what you wantContinue reading “Petty Games”
Withered!
Mark 11:19-21 How long does it take for a tree to wither? Before I moved to Florida, I would have thought that it could take weeks or months. But now that I am here, I notice that some of my shrubs wither on a hot afternoon. The leaves all go limp, and hang downward.Continue reading “Withered!”
Bleach Blonde Hair
Mark 9:2-4 The term ‘bleach blond’ hair was not used in a kind manner when I was younger. It was contrasted with ‘natural blond,’ and what could be better than natural. But remember that Ebola is natural. Small pox is natural. Tsunamis are natural. But the term ‘bleach blond’ didn’t start as aContinue reading “Bleach Blonde Hair”
The Arnold Journey 