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25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your son,” 27 and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. - John 19:25-27 … Continue reading 7 Words of Easter: Mother
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" - (Mark 15:34 / Matthew 27:46) There is a history of teaching which I have recently became aware of. Around Easter, many ruminate over what is referred to as the “Seven Words of Jesus” on the cross. The term “words” here are better described as “phrases”. … Continue reading 7 Words of Easter: Forsaken
43 Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” - Luke 23:43 There is a history of teaching which I have recently became fond of. Around Easter, many ruminate over what is referred to as the "Seven Words of Jesus" on the cross. The term "words" here are better described … Continue reading 7 Words of Easter: Paradise
34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” - Luke 23:34 There is a history of teaching which I have recently became aware of. Around Easter, many ruminate over what is referred to as the "Seven Words of Jesus" on the cross. The term "words" here are better described as "phrases". … Continue reading 7 Words of Easter: Forgive
The last few weeks have been heavy. Even for 2020/2021, it seems especially absurd. While I try to watch how I interact with the world (online, phone, tv, etc.), I still felt the weight of current events. With my mental health challenges, I have to be careful with how I interact with mass media. Boundaries … Continue reading 3 Videos That Give Me Hope
Many sharks have to keep moving or they will die. Their constant momentum within the water, allows their gills to receive needed oxygen within the water. It is a type of haunted imagery to see this in our minds eye. Not only are these terrifying creatures to many, but they also carry the trait of … Continue reading The Laundry Can Wait
Most books go unwritten. We all carry volumes of stories within our chest, but rarely are these put to screen or paper. Many of us have longed for "one day". Hunker down, write a memoir or some long percolated piece of fiction. Life happens, dreams become deferred. The sheer amount of work which such a … Continue reading Writing Your Story
I didn't write much in 2020. Like many, the year seemed to knock me off balance. Struggling to find my footing, much of my barrier was rooted in tone. Writing depends greatly on feeling - both of the author and the reader. Without this, words can seem pedestrian at best and harmful at worst. In … Continue reading Writing Angry and the Grace of a New Day
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I … Continue reading Broke Living
33 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!34 “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?”35 “Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them?”36 For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the … Continue reading Shrugged Shoulders and “I Don’t Knows”
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