Monday, March 11Second Sign at CanaJohn 4:43-54 Because I Have Faith When my wife got sickand our lives were turned upside downand the freedom I had grown so accustomed to was gone,and when I had to watch her cryin pain and fear and suffering,because I have faith, I asked“Where are you in this situation, God?” […]
A Heart Journey Through Lent
March 10, 2024
The Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 10The Man Born BlindJohn 9:1-41 Original Sin What really is sin?Because I think of sex or pleasure,or wish for the welfare of my family and friends morethan the welfare of those I see as different,those whom I fear,are these my sins?To wish I were different than God created me […]
March 9, 2024
Saturday, March 9The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax CollectorLuke 18:9-14 Possessed There’s a little devil that takes up residence inside me,sometimes,jumps around and pokes me with a sharp stickjust in the most painful spots, to set me off,releasing unkindness into the atmosphere,impatience, selfishness, inconsideration,like a little steam spouting from a tea kettle,it stings,and […]
March 8, 2024
Friday, March 8The Greatest CommandmentMark 12:28-34 Easier It is easier to love the neighborwho lives on the other side of the earth,someone imagined who we have never touched,who will never touch us.Yes, it is safe to love a person we don’t know.And so it is with God,easier to love the God who is notrather than […]
March 7, 2024
Thursday, March 7Jesus and BeelzebulLuke 11:14-23 Called Out There is a power in naming, and connectionin knowing the name of another.So it follows that those unclean spiritswere connected with Jesus,and that challenging them in truth and love,he empowered them to become free –free of attachment, co-dependence, fear and hate.Free of self-loathing, hiding and shame.Free to […]