Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips,and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips;for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!”(Isaiah 6:5) It seems in some circles that feeling bad about yourself is one of the greatest sins. …
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Feb 22
Baptized Dust
for out of it you were taken; you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”(Genesis 3:19) We begin Lent with the solemn reminder of the words of our Creator, “you are from dust and you are going to dust.” This reminder is not to make us feel worthless, but to remind us how transient …
Feb 16
Jesus Faces Rejection Too
In the second half of Mark’s Gospel, we are introduced to a new situation. Jesus faces rejection. The first half he was questioned, but now his message is rejected and people turn their backs on Jesus. The rich man receives the answer to his deepest question, but walks away. The scribe answers correctly …
Feb 08
Coming with Power
And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith. Who is it who conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? 1 John 5:4-5 The power of the Kingdom of God (cf. Mark 9:1) has sadly been misinterpreted by so many. Our sensibilities today …
