How Did I Miss That? Part 2: Alone Time is Important And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. But whenever … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 2: Alone Time is Important
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How Did I Miss That? Part 1: Faith Heals
How Did I Miss That? Part 1: Faith Heals Then suddenly a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his cloak., for she said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be made well.” Jesus turned, and seeing her he … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 1: Faith Heals
The Eternity of a Moment
The Eternity of a Moment Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” Luke 1:14-15 Living in the moment is a constant challenge for me. I find … Continue reading The Eternity of a Moment
The Boxer
The Boxer In the clearing stands a boxer, and a fighter by his trade, And he carries the reminders of every glove that laid him down or cut him ‘til he cried out In his anger and his shame, “I am leaving! I am leaving!” But the fighter still remains… “The Boxer,” written by Paul … Continue reading The Boxer
Weightier Matters
Weightier Matters Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. It is these you ought to have practiced without neglecting the others. You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel. Matthew … Continue reading Weightier Matters
Graduation: Death and Resurrection
Graduation: Death and Resurrection While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. Luke 24:36-37 Last week, my son moved out of his fraternity house. After four years at the University of … Continue reading Graduation: Death and Resurrection
The Greatest is Love
The Greatest is Love And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three, and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 To abide means to continue, to remain, to stay. It elicits images of stability and permanence. Therefore, when Paul says “faith, hope, and love abide,” he separates these qualities apart as uniquely … Continue reading The Greatest is Love
In a Mirror Dimly
In a Mirror Dimly For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12 It should probably not be a surprise that one of the most profound statements … Continue reading In a Mirror Dimly
When I Was A Child
When I Was a Child When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became an adult, I put an end to childish ways. 1 Corinthians 13:11 On the surface, this passage from first Corinthians seems to have little to do with … Continue reading When I Was A Child
The Partial Will End
The Partial Will End Love never ends. But as for prophecies, they will come to an end; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will come to an end. For we know only in part, and we prophesy only in part; but when the complete comes, the partial will come to an … Continue reading The Partial Will End
Contemplating Grace 