Every year I also have to remind myself again of the meaning of Maundy Thursday. It’s one of those “churchy words” that we use once a year, “Maundy,” but its significance …can always be lost in the previous year’s facts and figures. “Maundy” means “commandment.” It comes from an old Latin word that sounds similar, […]
A great part of the Judeo/Christian heritage is and always has been concern for the “other.” The Jews of the Hebrew Bible have historically had concern for “the widow, the orphan and the resident alien.” The foreigner…the alien in the land…the Gentile, if you will. Following their lead, Christians have always been motivated to be […]
Jesus lived in an agrarian society, so it shouldn’t surprise any of us – many of his parables related to farming. When he told these stories originally, his audience would have resonated with talk about “fields,” “seeds” and “crops.” They understood what he was talking about! They could picture it. Been there, done that! One […]
Today we celebrate the name of Jesus. If you think about it – it is a pretty good way to start off a new year. Mary, Joseph and the baby __________ You say the name out loud: Mary, Joseph and the baby___________________. I thought it was a good way for you to start out your […]
Jesus was a story-teller. He was a master story-teller. When Jesus told a story, people were “supposed to” listen. Trust me – there will be something to be gained…something to learn, if you do! You will be “the better” – for listening to the story and hearing it out. You will probably also be surprised. […]