September 26, 2021
Jesus speaks of a dark place of suffering: Gehenna. This word is sometimes translated as hell, but it means something less (and something more) than this. Pastor Rob reflects on the “gehennas” or hells we make in this world. Jesus gives a word of warning to us about not entering hell, but also a reminder that the alternative, entering into life, doesn’t rest on our shoulders.
The image comes from: https://redeeminggod.com/gehenna-hell/
September 19, 2021
Breaking News–There is always breaking news!
What do we as Christians do with the constant news feed of world problems? As Christians we feel a call to serve; this week (Mark 9:30-37) Jesus explicitly here a call “to be a servant to all.”
Pastor Rob reflects on how Jesus does the impossible work: saving the world, saving your neighbor and saving you; we instead of saving people are free to serve others. But what do we do about the “all” part of serving?
This image comes from an article on “Avoiding being overwhelmed by the news“
The images and recollection of Sept 11 brought to our mind many images of sacrifice, courage and even the cross. Pastor Rob reflects on courage, sacrifice and the call of Jesus to pick up our cross (Mark 8:27-38). What might this look like in our lives today?
September 5, 2021
Jesus puts his spit in the man’s eyes! (Mark 8:22-26)
What kind of God is this, one who gets down and dirty to heal? Precisely the God we need and the God we meet in Jesus. A reflection on dirty hands, vulnerability and healing.
Photo is from: http://www.danielhechtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Mud-hands-fixed.jpg
