“When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, ‘Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.’ These are the words of Jesus, after feeding thousands from five loaves of bread and two fish.” John 6:12 These are the words of Jesus, “Let nothing be wasted.” But what do ... read more
The Place of Contentment is at the Intersection of Touch and Word
"While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!" And ... read more
Ashes to Ashes
"Ashes, ashes, we all fall down," goes the final line of Ring Around the Rosy, a popular nursery rhyme. How innocently we sung that while swinging around in a circle and falling down. But what does "ashes, ashes we all fall down" really mean? It's about the Bubonic plague. The "ring around the rosy" ... read more
Final Words: The Way
John 14:4-11 Jesus says, “You know the way to the place where I am going.” Can you see the disciples giving quizzical looks to each other? Peter would probably be pretending comprehension. It’s the thinker, Thomas, who finally asks the question, “Lord, we do not know where you are going, so how ... read more
Final Words: Expectation that Delivers
It begins, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me…” It ends, "Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me ... read more