John 20:19-31, Common English Bible Everyone knows someone who is a straight shooter. These folk cut through the chase and speak their mind. Thomas, in this narrative, is the guy who represents people who dislike missing the moment. The moment is when God reveals some truth and we miss it for a variety of reasons. … Continue reading An Encore Appearance!
Matthew 28:1-10, Common English Bible Think about that last time you were afraid? Where were you? Were you alone or with someone? Did you stop and stare or keep going? Jesus is gone! He is dead and now buried. Who in their right mind would not be afraid or fearful of what is to happen … Continue reading Death is Defeated!
Matthew 21:1-11, Common English Bible Palm Sunday is significant both to the Jewish and Christian traditions. For the Jewish tradition it begins the celebration of the Passover and for Christians it begins Holy Week. However, Christians often miss the opportunity to highlight the Jewishness of this week. Although we Christians celebrate with the waving of … Continue reading A Moral Procession!
Luke 10:38-42 Common English Bible When do you find yourself getting consumed by the busyness of the day only to lose track of time? What do you do? Hopefully someone will remind you of what is most important and why we were created to exist. One of the realities of the day is we tend … Continue reading A Necessary Reminder!
Luke 17:11-19, Common English Bible Jesus walks alongside the borders of ethnic prejudice, which existed between Galileans and Samaritans. Jesus is a Jew and Jews considered Samaritans half-breeds and heretics. Typically Jews would walk several miles out of the way not to encounter Samaritans. Jesus is on the border to create a culture of faithful … Continue reading The Jesus of Second Chances!
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