Fully Alive or a Living Hell Mark 9:38-50 If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better … More Fully Alive or a Living Hell- Pentecost 19

The Child In Our Midst Mark 9:30-37 Now let’s just review that Gospel story that we just read. Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem. On his way he begins teaching his disciples that he must suffer many things at the hands of humanity, and die, rise again. This is the second prediction of his … More The Child in Our Midst – Pentecost 18

OPENING UP TO NEW LIFE Mark 7:24-37 I heard a story the other day about a little boy who was adopted at about six months old. His name was Matthew. Matthew was small and sickly for his age. It appeared that he had been neglected and might have some health and growth problems. As he … More Opening Up to New Life -Pentecost 16