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Mark 1:29-39 (NRSVUE) As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever leftContinue reading ““Deserted Places” — February 12, 2023”

Mark 1:21-28 (NRSVUE)They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, “What haveContinue reading ““Who is the Man with an unclean Spirit – Really” — February 5, 2023”

Same thing, different day. Mark 1:14-20 (NRSVUE) 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.” As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon andContinue reading ““New Life Within the Mundane? I Wonder — January 29th, 2023”

What do you think when you hear… John 1:43-51 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him about whom Moses in the Law and alsoContinue reading ““Nothing Good” — January 22nd, 2023”

Do you know the value of music?  Psalm 100 (KJV) Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves;  we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gatesContinue reading ““The Music of Christmas” — December 18th, 2022”

In search of the holy grail. Matthew 26:27 (DRA) And taking the chalice, he gave thanks, and gave to them, saying: Drink ye all of this.

Truth found in plain site. Select Christmas Scripture.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. “The Hanging of the Green” — November 27th, 2022 Select verses from Isaiah (NRSVUE) 9:1-3 But there will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in theContinue reading ““The Hanging of the Green” — November 27th, 2022”

He who wins, has lost. Luke 23:33-43 (NRSVUE)When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. [[Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”]] And they cast lots to divideContinue reading ““King of the Hill” — November 20th, 2022”

What would you do if someone told you it’s time to get the stink blown off? John 11:32-44 (NRSVUE) When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said to him, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” When Jesus saw her weeping and theContinue reading ““All Saints” — October 30th, 2022”