Jesus – Meandering thru life

Praying for a Miracle

This past Sunday I listened to a sermon on Mark 5: 21-43. It is commonly called the Raising of Jairus’ daughter and it is the beautiful story of Jesus healing a little girl who was very ill. This Gospel contains another story about an encounter that Jesus had with a woman on the way toContinue reading “Praying for a Miracle”

What If

I frequently ask myself ‘what if’ questions: What if it rains on the day that I plan my hike? What if I make mistakes when I’m playing piano this week? What if they don’t like me? What if I say the wrong thing? What if I push send on that text that I decided notContinue reading “What If”

Easter Glow

Yes, I am a Christian. I follow, worship and love the God-Man who walked the earth 2,000+ years ago. Yes, I believe that Jesus was is the long awaited Messiah that God promised. Yes, I believe that Jesus suffered and died for me, for you, for us. Yes, I believe that He rose from theContinue reading “Easter Glow”

Worry

Ok, so here is my dilemma, and I know that I am not the only one out there that feels this way. I worry And then, I remember that Scripture says, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life…….” (Matt 6 :25) and so, I stop worrying and I trust and thenContinue reading “Worry”

I had a visitor today

I took my dog for a walk today and I noticed a woman at the top of my street. I watched as she went to a neighbor’s door. It was only a moment later that I saw her on the street again, headed for the next house. Oh, I thought, it must be a Jehovah’sContinue reading “I had a visitor today”

The Land of Tears

So there is a story in the Gospels talks about Jesus going to a town called Nain. As He was approaching the town, He saw a dead body being carried out, ‘the only son of a widowed mother.’ When He saw her, ‘his heart went out to her and He said, “Don’t cry.” He wasContinue reading “The Land of Tears”

A Slice of Toast

I remember a few years back someone saw the face of Jesus on a slice of toast. Oh, there have been many sightings of Jesus’ face, on buildings, tree trunks, clouds, and so much more. Believe me, I am not making fun or doubting, because, who am I to judge, and if it reminds youContinue reading “A Slice of Toast”

I Do Will It

I have always been fascinated by the short conversation between Jesus and a leper (Luke 5: 12-13) where a leper approaches Jesus and says, “Lord, if you will do to so, you can cure me.” Jesus replies, “I do will it,” and of course, we know what happens next. “I do will it.” How manyContinue reading “I Do Will It”

Uh, somethin’ ain’t workin’ here…..

Remember these? W.W.J.D. – what would Jesus do? You could find these everywhere…..bracelets, necklaces, pins…..everywhere. It’s kind of funny really, how could we ever really know what Jesus would do? Wouldn’t you think that He would have favored the older brother (Prodigal Son) who obeyed and stayed faithful to his father? OrContinue reading “Uh, somethin’ ain’t workin’ here…..”

Asleep in the boat

I’ve been thinking a lot about the story in the Bible about how Jesus was asleep on a cushion in the stern of a boat while his disciples were battling a terrible squall. (Mark 4: 35-41) They woke Him up and said, “….don’t you care if we drown?” He got up and quieted the stormContinue reading “Asleep in the boat”