with Wanda
John 1:42 Jesus took one look up and said, “You’re John’s son, Simon? From now on your name is Cephas” (or Peter, which means “Rock”). What is the meaning of a name? Do you know why your parents gave you the name you have… Continue Reading “A Name”
Luke 22:39-46 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and… Continue Reading “P is for PRAYER”
John 15:1-4 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already… Continue Reading “Abiding”
Luke 18:31-34 Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. He will be handed over to the Gentiles. They will mock him,… Continue Reading “Lent”
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it… Continue Reading “Olympic Games”
Luke 12:16-21 Then he (Jesus) told them this story: “The farm of a certain rich man produced a terrific crop. He talked to himself: ‘What can I do? My barn isn’t big enough for this harvest.’ Then he said, ‘Here’s what I’ll do: I’ll… Continue Reading “The Barn”
Proverbs 7:4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and to insight, “You are my relative.” In the verse above, wisdom is personified as a cherished sister. I had the privilege of spending last weekend with my 3 sisters as we celebrated a big… Continue Reading “Sisters”
Micah 6:8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. This isn’t a suggestion. It is a requirement. It is a… Continue Reading “Requirements”
Luke 3:21-23 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son,… Continue Reading “Ministry”
Luke 9:11 But the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing. I live just south of Minneapolis. This has been a very dark week for Minnesota.… Continue Reading “WWJD”