We tend to glamorize it. We even make beautiful jewelry out of it. We don’t want to face the truth. The whip had metal, and bones, in the ends. As Jesus was struck, flesh was torn from his back… his sides… his neck. This would continue until near death. Our Saviors raw muscle, tendons and…
I could stay wrapped in your arms forever! Do you ever feel so close to our Savior that it feels like he is wrapping you in love? You feel as though you have become one with him. His heart is yours and you are known by him from the deepest part of your soul There are days,…
We had to agree to disagree. After much discussion and no middle ground, my friend and I have agreed to disagree. Your interpretation of scripture and mine might be two different things. More often then not, that is the case. So who do you listen to. The Catholic priest? He was trained to look at…
My wonderfully beautiful father in law passed away this week. In the glory of getting to be with him, as he transitioned into the presence of Christ, leaving his earthly vessel behind, sadness set in but holiness prevailed. I saw in that moment that all the rubbish we deal with somehow does not matter. The…
God I pray with a weary heart. Weary of this world, and the ways of your children. Seeing so much hate and wondering why so many struggle with loving others. I ask that just like Peter, you give me the wisdom to keep my eyes on your ways. I ask that you lift me up…
All my adult life I can’t pass a homeless person on the street and not help. It’s not just money they desire, but many times it’s wanting someone to care. Truly homeless, down trodden people, care more about being noticed, than they do about money. Money is helpful, but if you take the time to…
Our conversation was about growing spiritually. So many are caught between how they were raised, and the truth of knowing a God beyond that. I hear people say “the bible does not change”! The words don’t change, but our understanding should. Hopefully we live, grow, and study in an effort to look beyond the words. Only…
We have taken a set of stories, directions and so many letters and turned them into an idol. I myself am in love with Gods’ word. Only to the point that it shows me how to love. I have read it through many times. Studied it in different translations and spent time even trying to…
As I spoke with him I could tell he was concerned about understanding scripture. There are thousands of interpretations of the bible. “How do we know what or who to believe?”Too be unsettled about God, faith, and scripture puts most people in a state of stress. Because we will never fully understand the bible, or…
In the movie Wonka’s mother had written: “It’s not the chocolate that matters. It’s who you share it with”. So it is, with the love of Christ. The point in the gospels is not that Jesus can work miracles. It is not for us to be astounded that Jesus can turn five loaves and two…