It was Preparation Day … Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Council, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. Mark 15:42-43 New International Version (NIV) For Meditation I have heard about horrific scenes of vultures tearing into dead bodies on the cross … Continue reading The Interlude
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He Died with Grace
And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him out to crucify him. Mark 15:20 For Meditation The soldiers swooped over my Master in the Praetorium like vultures at the smell of carcass (Mk. 15:26). Their hour had come. The stage … Continue reading He Died with Grace
Defeated A Second Time
Very early in the morning, the chief priests, with the elders, the teachers of the law and the whole Sanhedrin, made their plans. So they bound Jesus, led him away and handed him over to Pilate. Mark 15:1 For Meditation As I sit here licking my wound, flashes of memories parade before me. How things … Continue reading Defeated A Second Time
The Folly of My Denial
Peter replied, "Man, I don't know what you're talking about!" Just as he was speaking, the rooster crowed.Luke 22:60 The Lord warned me, but I took it lightly. “Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you,” I bluffed my way through, confident of my love and commitment to my Master … Continue reading The Folly of My Denial
Fruit-bearing Christians
Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, “May you never bear fruit again!” Immediately the tree withered. Matthew 21:19 What a joyful celebration it was. The crowd, the palm branches and cloaks spread on the road, the singing, … Continue reading Fruit-bearing Christians
When You Are Misunderstood.
But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally, two came forward and declared, “This fellow said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” Matthew 26:60-61 For Meditation The High Court of the land was seated, with the presiding Chief Justice, Caiaphas, in high spirits. … Continue reading When You Are Misunderstood.
Dancing Covetousness and Greed.
When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Genesis 3:6 For Meditation In 2008, the modern world faced … Continue reading Dancing Covetousness and Greed.
Martha’s Dilemma
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41-42 For Meditation Poor Martha! She had opened her home to Jesus and His disciples on their way … Continue reading Martha’s Dilemma
Saved by A Scarlet Cord
Now the men had said to her, “This oath you made us swear will not be binding on us unless, when we enter the land, you have tied this scarlet cord in the window through which you let us down." –Joshua 2:17-18 For her it was an ordinary day. Nothing special or distinctive about it. … Continue reading Saved by A Scarlet Cord
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 