I Didn’t See It Coming

Pondering John 12:8. I didn’t see it coming. I recently experienced my first ride in an ambulance. It started as intense pain but transformed into a doctor’s concern with test results. I heard lots of words I didn’t want to hear…large mass, CT scan, MRI, hospital, ambulance. I had planned to enjoy my day byContinue reading “I Didn’t See It Coming”

Leave Her Alone

Ponder John 12:4-7. We barely had time to savor Mary’s adoration and worship of Jesus before being hit with the criticism of Judas. What a contrast! It reminds me of times I’ve been on a spiritual mountaintop, worshipping and enjoying closeness to God and then circumstances of life seemed to push me off the cliffContinue reading “Leave Her Alone”

Sweet Aroma

Pondering John 12:3. Mary gave it all. Not a portion. Not just a 10% tithe. She didn’t dilute her gift with oil. She poured her entire bottle of pure nard on the One she adored and worshipped. Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet andContinue reading “Sweet Aroma”