John 18:33-37

John 18:33-37

Nov 19, 2018 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE

“Are you the King of the Jews?”  Pilate is placed in a difficult position here. The charge comes from the leaders of the predominant ethnic group within the precinct of the Roman Empire that Cesare has declared Pilate custodian over. The political implications if...
Mark 13:1-10

Mark 13:1-10

Nov 12, 2018 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE

Have you ever wondered about the beatitude “blessed be the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”? And what about that eerie; “those who love their life will lose it.”? Every generation is raised under the fear of something. I remember a song on Michael W Smith’s...
Mark 12:38-44

Mark 12:38-44

Nov 5, 2018 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE

We tend to digest the scriptures like eating an elephant. Yes, the bible is huge and, frankly, who has the time or mental constitution to devour it in one go? So we fragment it into chapters and verses and snack, piece by piece, bit by bit, and we get through it...
Worry, cornerstones, treasury box watching

Worry, cornerstones, treasury box watching

Nov 2, 2018 | IMAGES

The upcoming readings in the Revised Common Lectionary hold many themes.  Some of the stories are with Ruth and Noami, some are with those who watch who is giving what in the temple.  Some are about abundance, and some are about why worry.  These images are just a...
Godly Play

Godly Play

Nov 1, 2018 | MISSION

I recently shared with others in a Godly Play Core Training opportunity.  In those three days I saw several people experience an alive moment.  When they went from not being sure about sharing and leading a story, to being on cloud nine because they did what they...