The Joy of Discovering- Look, See, Pray
March 21, 2025
I’ll be back. Not as Arnie’s Terminator, but as a thirsty soul drinking… Richard’s Restorer. … More The Joy of Discovering- Look, See, Pray
Category: Mark 6
Promises, promises
July 15, 2024
Promises, promises 2 Samuel 7:1-14a and Psalm 89:20-37, Jeremiah 23:1-6 and Psalm 23, Ephesians 2:11-22, Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 One of the fun things I have on my messy desk is a bright turquoise, extendable, pointy finger. “Lovely,” you say, “but why are you telling me this?” Because it’s a useful metaphor for this week’s Bible … More Promises, promises
Mark 6 – When Tragedy Strikes (&Ephesians 1)
July 8, 2024
Sometimes, things really stink – no, that’s not a commentary on the recent UK elections (I’m writing this at five-to-close-of-polls on election night). No, it’s a reflection on the beheading of John in Mark 6:14-29. (Click link above for reflection and an activity to think about cleansing.) Whether you are jumping with joy at the … More Mark 6 – When Tragedy Strikes (&Ephesians 1)
2 Sam 7:1-14a, Jer 23:1-6, Ps 23, Mk 6:30-34, 53-56 – Sheep Time!
July 16, 2018
We meet Jesus in the flurry of busy ministry. There are needy people pressing all around him so that he can’t even eat his lunch in peace. Most people would have snapped by now. “Can’t you give me some space?” “Stop grabbing at my clothes!” … More 2 Sam 7:1-14a, Jer 23:1-6, Ps 23, Mk 6:30-34, 53-56 – Sheep Time!
Mark 6:14-29 – Sometimes things really stink
July 9, 2018
He gives in to the vengeful scheming of his wife-cum-sister-in-law-cum-niece, and murders John to save his pride.
It’s a sorry tale of all that is worst in humanity. And all that John’s friends can do is mourn.
Sometimes things really stink. … More Mark 6:14-29 – Sometimes things really stink
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