Mark 4:35-41 “That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, ‘Let us go over to the other side.’ Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, soContinue reading “As the Day Begins”
Tag Archives: Fear
Like a Good Neighbor; Fear Is There
Jesus’s parable of the good Samaritan sets the stage for the risky task of loving our neighbors. It was dangerous for the Samaritan to even approach the bloodied body. The gruesome scene testified to the peril—what if an ambush awaited anyone who stopped to help? Surely this is one reason the Pharisee and the LeviteContinue reading “Like a Good Neighbor; Fear Is There”
A Divine Intimacy
Reading: John 2:1-11 Reflection: The miracle of turning water to wine is well known. It has probably been preached and written about from every possible perspective. But it remains a significant moment in the ministry of Jesus, and an important window into understanding the character and mission of God. Throughout the Scriptures God’s relationship withContinue reading “A Divine Intimacy”
Morning Prayers
Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10, RSV Dear Father in heaven, we thank you that you are our Father and that we may have you with us.Continue reading “Morning Prayers”
Don’t Fear Your Sin
By grace, though, we can break the laws of our sinful nature. “We have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God…We have been released from the law so that we can serve in the new way of the Spirit” (Romans 6:22; 7:6). It is not true that we… View Post