Oct 29, 2018 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE
The longest bible reading in some lectionary years has the shortest verse. “Jesus wept!” He had no need for tears. He knew what was in his power to do, and, was going to do it all along. He was always going to put life back into Lazarus’s lifeless body. But before...
Oct 22, 2018 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE
Introduction to prayer: May my heart lean into the ancient words of love I am reminded of a parent addressing a child who has not fully understood the complexity of a situation. Job’s response indicates that he knows he didn’t have a full understanding. It is an...
Oct 15, 2018 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE
Introduction to prayer: May my mind be stilled and my heart be opened. The music suddenly brought the words to life. I was listening to Michael Card and it was this story of Job. Who is it that darkens my counsel? Gird up your loins – stand tall before me, and let...
Oct 8, 2018 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE
Job 23:1–9, 16–17* Introduction to prayer: Be Still and Know that I am God Abandonment, the action of leaving someone to their fate by ceasing to take an interest in them. The echoes of the cry of Christ at Easter, “My God My God why have you abandoned me” seems so...
Oct 1, 2018 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE
Job 1:1; 2:1–10 Introduction to prayer: Grant us the imagination of a child as we approach Queen to H4 takes pawn?! In a game of chess pieces are moved and taken as the game progresses without a thought for how the pieces might feel, it is just a game after all....
Sep 24, 2018 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE
The reading from Mark 9:38-50 has a couple of references to Salt. The one that catches my attention is the last verse – Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Some of the cooking shows I have seen over time talks about salt...
