Come over here and help
"Come over... and help us." - The Holy Spirit in Acts 16:9
Weekly word/ sorted by season
A Funeral Dinner for Dorcas
She was devoted to good works and acts of charity.
When God Speaks to Us
"I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting." - The voice Saul of Tarsus heard.
Thinking about last week
"We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong." - the good thief
How did you come to Easter?
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb...
Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday?
As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice
Past, Present, and Future
Where the Real Sin Lies
"For this son of mine was dead and is alive again..." -- a father choosing to forgive his son
The Randomness of Tragedy and the Richness of Grace
No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish - Jesus
Transformed or Fading?
"While Jesus was praying, his appearance changed, and his clothes became dazzling white." Luke's account of the transfiguration
The Poverty Connection
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God" - Jesus
Why Fishermen?
"Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people."
God's Message Is Political
"See, today I appoint you over nations and over kingdoms" - God's calling of Jeremiah
Hometown Blues
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor..." - Jesus & Isaiah
Watever
Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee - John 2:11
One of a Crowd
…all the people were baptized …Jesus also had been baptized and was praying
Holiday Pilgrimage
Rejoicing in Difficulty
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice
Guess Which Jesus is Coming
But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap.
Cult Leaders and Voices in the Wilderness
The voice of one crying out in the wilderness - how John the Baptist is described
Thanksgiving for Difficult Times
May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy.
A Tale of Two Songs
"My heart exults in the LORD..." Line in common between Mary and Hannah's song
To Do Lists
Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.
Ruth and Naomi Part 1
"The hand of the LORD has turned against me."- Naomi
Seeking God in Solitude
"Now my eyes have seen you." Job speaking of the God he found in solitude.
Are You Able?
“Can you drink the cup I drink?" Jesus asks, referring to his crucifixion
Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams
Three things about Creation
When I look at your heavens... what are human beings that you are mindful of us? - Psalm 8
Bending Toward Justice
the law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul, and making wise the simple
Proverbial Wives
“A capable wife, who can find?”