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...
Sep 17, 2018 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE
Jesus here was heading toward His death and resurrection, on the cross, and so now He needs to spend time with the disciples, to help them understand the things that will happen and to teach them the things they will need to sustain them when He won’t be there...
Jun 25, 2018 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE
In a world and a church where touching has been de-valued by some who have abused their calling, we might well ask, what does this passage in Mark, which is focussed on Jesus’ healing touch, have to say to us today? As I looked more closely at this passage, I...
Apr 9, 2018 | EXPERIENCING FAITH
I had heard of this man Jesus (who hadn’t?) and I had seen and heard him in the temple, and when he was speaking to the crowds who flocked to listen to him. As teachers and officials in the temple, we were instructed that his ways and teachings were not God’s....
