After his baptism, Jesus was driven into the desert for forty days and forty nights. Some gospels focus on that time as a time of temptation, others as a time of silence, others as time with God. The Gospel of Mark notes “Jesus was with wild animals and cared for by angels.” During those days of preparation, we are reminded of our…
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Scripture stated that a leper came to Jesus begging him, and kneeling to Jesus, “If you choose, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, “I do choose. Be made clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. After sternly warning him, Jesus sent him away at…
A big game! Long time rivals! Excitement building on both sides! I could be describing the anticipation of tonight’s game… but I have another in mind. It was September 23rd, 2000 in Ohio. With Penn State lined up against Ohio State, the Big Ten rivalry continued. It was the fifth game of the season for the Nittany Lions. However, with less than…
This month, we have been walking with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark. Pastor Shirley reminded us of the gift of our baptism as beloved of God, called to care for others. Last week, Pastor Kevin invited us to not just follow Jesus, but to go with Jesus in catching others in the act of fishing. Quickly, we have moved from baptism…
WGUMC Remember Your Baptism January 14, 2018 A kindergarten teacher gave her class a show and tell assignment of bringing something that represents their religion. The first child got in front of the class and said “My name is Benjamin and I am Jewish and this is the Star of David. The second child…
For the wise ones, it began with a hunch. The Magi had been studying the stars and surveying the skies and working the astrology and waiting for what was coming. Their preparation came ahead of the great story. Epiphany, the season of brilliant manifestation and aha! and revelation came first with showing up in ordinary…