The story of the poor widow holds more than we suspect. Continue reading
2012/01/17
by J. Randal
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Tag Archives: Gospel of Mark
2012/01/11
by J. Randal Matheny
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Jesus felt emotion
Jesus felt emotions and feels them today. But what does he feel about my reaction to the gospel? Continue reading
2012/01/09
by J. Randal Matheny
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Next!
Jesus seeks those who will welcome the gospel. Continue reading
2012/01/06
by J. Randal Matheny
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A special touch
Jesus invites us to touch him. A Bible devotional based on Mark 5:30. Continue reading
2012/01/05
by J. Randal Matheny
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Guaranteed harvest: sow the seed!
What is perhaps the greatest lesson of the parable of the sower? Find out in today’s devotional thought. Continue reading
2012/01/04
by J. Randal Matheny
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Do like Jesus: defend the truth
Jesus defended the truth, and we should do likewise. Devotional based on Mark 3:30. Continue reading
2012/01/03
by J. Randal Matheny
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Follow Jesus: get up and move
According to the predominant religious models, the religious life is thought of in contemplative terms. To be spiritual is to flee from the world. Literally. To the monastery. As he went along, he saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus, sitting … Continue reading
2012/01/02
by J. Randal Matheny
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Beginning of the gospel: start here
We like beginnings, new things, new year, inaugurations. Business, schools, and stores hold cocktails for openings (but don’t drink the alcohol). Products and books have launches and signings. The beginning of something excites us. The beginning of the gospel of … Continue reading
2010/12/02
by J. Randal
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Visits, cities, books and, of necessity, Christmas
One of the most neglected spots on the Internet is this blog. It’s the first to find itself thrown carelessly into a corner. It’s practically been scrapped for useable parts. Work reports and points went to GoSpeak.org. Posterous caught our … Continue reading
2008/03/19
by J. Randal
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Sabachthani
Someone on a forum asked what Mark 15:34 meant. The verse says, “And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?’ which means, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’” My reply: