Pondering John 14:6-7. A highly debated social topic of 2015 was, “What color is the dress? Is it black and blue or is it white and gold?” People were actually angry and fighting over who was right. Some people concluded, “What is true for you is not true for me. I see one color andContinue reading “What Color is the Dress?”
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The Road Less Traveled
Pondering John 14:2-7. I live at the end of a long country road. It is the only way to get to my home. If you wish to visit, you can’t randomly choose any road you want because no other road will guide you to my front door. You also can’t call my cell phone byContinue reading “The Road Less Traveled”
Elbow on the Table
Pondering John 13:34-14:1. The day my daughter began her senior year of high school, I had a moment of panic. I realized I had less than a year to teach her everything she needed to know so she could navigate through life without parents nearby. I promptly began a crash course on table manners. EveryContinue reading “Elbow on the Table”
How are We Doing?
Pondering John 13:18-35. Jesus washed the disciples feet and ate with them. And then the moment arrived when Judas got up from the table and left. Did he wrestle with his choice? Did he hesitate before the betrayal? Perhaps Jesus looked around the room at the devoted followers who remained when He lovingly addressed themContinue reading “How are We Doing?”
Beauty in the Dirty Work
Pondering John 13:6-17. I grieved during the pandemic. First came the stage of denial. “This can’t be happening. It can’t possibly be that bad. Surely we will recover quickly.” Next, I experienced depression. “Oh no! It’s really bad! Recovery is going to be slow and costly!” My loved ones were losing loved ones. Friends wereContinue reading “Beauty in the Dirty Work”
Value of Preparation
Pondering John 13:1-5. Love. We are so flippant with this word. We use it as an amped up description of our likes. “I like pie but I love ice cream.” “I like walking through the woods but I love walking on the beach.” You get the picture. We all do it. But love means moreContinue reading “Value of Preparation”
It’s Time
Pondering John 12:20-50. It is time! With all that is going on in this world and in our own lives, it’s time. It is time to make some decisions. It is time to ask the right questions. It is time to speak truth. Jesus entered Jerusalem to a crowd consisting of those who openly professedContinue reading “It’s Time”
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”
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