Lessons from the Wilderness

Lessons from the Wilderness

Mark 1 (NRSV) 12 And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13 He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him. The wilderness is not a final destination. Here are some questions...
Joy in the Beloved

Joy in the Beloved

Matthew 3 (NRSV) 16  And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw God’s Spirit descending like a dove and alighting on him. 16 And a voice from the heavens said, “This is my Son, the Beloved,...
Still Believe

Still Believe

Psalm 27 (NRSV) 13 I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord    in the land of the living.14 Wait for theLord;be strong, and let your heart take courage;wait for theLord! Here are some questions for reflection: 1. These verses of faith and hope follow some...
Evading the Wrath of God

Evading the Wrath of God

Amos 5 (NRSV) 20 Is not the day of the Lord darkness, not light,    and gloom with no brightness in it? 21 I hate, I despise your festivals,    and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies. 22 Even though you offer me your burnt offerings and grain offerings,    I...