Children of Light: John 12:27-36
There are a variety of responses when our balloon of expectations is popped by the pin of reality. Some express anger, others become confused, some just go numb, and a…
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No Strings Attached
One thing that I have learned over my years is how to give. Now, that may seem like something I should have learned in Kindergarten, along with sharing and kindness.…
Seekers and Servers: John 12:20-26
Shortly after Jesus entered Jerusalem to the shouts of hosanna and the waving of palm branches, some Greeks asked to see Jesus. Beginning in John 12:20 is a conversation Jesus…
A Promise Too Far
One of the lessons that life and the Holy Spirit have taught me is this – be slow to make promises. But what if you or I make a promise…
John Episode 2: Perceptions
All four gospels recount Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem for Passover. That day is recognized annually as “Palm Sunday” and begins the week leading up to Good Friday and Easter. John…
About You – Insights From the Reader’s Survey
Thanks to all who took the time to respond to our 2022 Reader’s Survey. We had 50 responses with a broad cross-section. Around 2/3rds were men and 1/3ish women. About…
John: Part Two Episode One
At the beginning of 2020, we walked through the first 11 chapters of John. Those entries can be reread (here). The intent when we paused the series was to pick…