The gospel lesson was from Mark 2. Jesus told those confronting his actions and those of his learners, The sabbath was made for humankind and not humankind for the sabbath. This story is loaded with truth regarding the actions and reactions of the strictly religious and the followers of Jesus and his kingdom. Interestingly, that…
Tag: hearing God
I Know Your Heart (Send In the Clowns)
You speak to me in languages I understand. When the Lord communicates to me in words, notes, impressions I value, I’ve come to trust it is God speaking. The Lord loves me and speaks to me in media I get, frequencies I receive. If its in forms I don’t get, I’ll have to pursue such. …
The Lord Hasn’t Been Silent
Sometimes peace and comfort for my soul only comes to me when I write. For some, this may be true when they play their musical instrument or draw or paint or exercise or eat a cheese burger. I was told to write years ago by, who Bob Dylan called in his 60 Minute interview years…
Two Owls
I’m a huge advocate in encouraging folks to listen for the Lord’s voice. In addition, I believe in this endeavor one should anticipate the Lord speaking in languages we already understand and value. April dreamed recently. We had two infants in our hands. One was perfectly formed. One was orange in color and not fully…
Teach Me to Hear & See
I’ve heard sounds of things falling and landing recently. I’d look around to see what fell and find nothing. I’ve prayed recently for the Lord to teach me to see and hear better in the Spirit, particularly in light of a recent dream. Living in our last parsonage and serving my last appointment in the…
A Flat Tire
I had a flat tire on my way to work recently. I pulled over two blocks from home. The rear, driver’s side tire was absolutely deflated. I changed it. The spare was fully inflated. Alleluia. I called my employer’s automated message service to report I’d be late. All of this and changing the tire worked…
To Follow God
We’re living where we never expected to be. It’s not in a place where we felt called or drawn to be. It’s near where April grew up. It’s true, you never go home again, and we’re not home, but it’s where grace and mercy has been offered to us. We’ve gotten here by choosing to…
Psalm 102 in The Message 