Past (hidden) AHJTL Posts

Tuesday, March 5The Parable of the Unforgiving ServantMatthew 18:21-35 The Fourth Commandment Of the lesser commandments,(the ten)the fourth can be the most challenging,and can seem out of place with the rest.It’s often easier to honor someone else’s parents,so that precisely must be the point –to live better by loving better those harder to love,to respect […]

The Third Sunday of Lent, March 3The Samaritan WomanJohn 4:5-42 Deeper I think about the woman at the welland how Jesus engaged her with dignity and respect,connected with her as an equal – fully human, fully divine,how he loved her freely and completelywith warmth, affection and endearment. I think about how Jesus loved his dear […]

Monday, March 4The Rejection at NazarethLuke 4:24-30 Vicarious Gratitude A life of ministry is sometimes a chorus of voices…“Thank you for doing this, but it’s not for me.What you are doing is important, but it’s not for me.You clearly have a call, but it’s not for me.You are such a devoted, holy person, but it’s […]

The Third Sunday of Lent, March 3The Samaritan WomanJohn 4:5-42 Deeper I think about the woman at the welland how Jesus engaged her with dignity and respect,connected with her as an equal – fully human, fully divine,how he loved her freely and completelywith warmth, affection and endearment. I think about how Jesus loved his dear […]

Saturday, March 2The Parable of the Lost SonLuke 15:1-3, 11-32 The Student It took only a few days for him to become restless.There was still roast beef left over from the great party.And after the days and weeks wore on,his ability to engage in the affairs of the family business waned,later and later getting into […]