“What do you think of the table-turning, animal-driving, whip-carrying Jesus? What do you imagine set him off that day? And what do we do with that story? … [To read more, click on title]
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He Came Down
Jesus came back down that mountain to continue telling and demonstrating his message of God’s care for all people, and like Abraham, another extraordinary story … we can have faith that even in the long view, in all the ups and downs of life, God is with us … [To read more, click on title]
The Joys of Lent
I get it that Easter is coming but I have difficulty with prolonged periods of sombreness … As Christians we know the joy of a risen Christ. Resurrection Sunday is a most joyous occasion. Scripture and our reflective Good Friday services bring home starkly the harsh reality of the crucifixion of Jesus, making that resurrection joy even more joyous! So much joy! … [To read more, click on title]
For this is what I came to do
… we hear that Jesus regularly withdraws for prayer and contemplation. After being found by Peter, he then sets off for the neighbouring towns to continue preaching and healing. “For this is what I came to do,” he says when the disciples tell him that everyone is looking for him … [To read more, click on title]
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