Any Questions?

Mark 9:30-37Does anyone have any questions?You know when the teacher asks that, no one ever does. The question seems to catch us off guard, without

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Are we having fun yet?

Mark 8:27-38 Christian fun–is that a contradiction in terms?  This Gospel story does seem to carry that implication, what with Jesus calling on his followers

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Getting Past the Rules

Deuteronomy 4:1-9 James 1:17-24 Mark 7:1-23 Several years ago Emily and I visited Alaska.  While we were there we found a Russian village seemingly stuck

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Picture the Good News

“I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but…” You know how there are people who say that, but you know they are lying? 

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The Spirit says… Patience

Are we there yet? I wonder if the original disciples ever bothered Jesus with that question as they traveled around the countryside.  His present-day disciples

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