Marcos
Jesus wasn't passing by
Jesus is in Galilee, specifically in Cana, north of Nazareth, about 16 miles west-ish of Capernaum, as the crow flies. (I do wonder why...
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Marcos
Aug 6, 20231 min read
Heading to Galilee
In John chapter 4 we have another whole story taking place... But first the intro: 4.43 Jesus headed to Galilee. 4.44 “For” He had...
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Aug 4, 20231 min read
Adoption!
Our adoption of Rachel and Rajim was officially approved in July. The paperwork hasn't been processed, so we are still waiting for that....
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Jul 30, 20231 min read
Wetting their whistle
Going back to the bucket lady… She excitedly told her friends and nonfriends, “There’s a guy out at the well who’s been keeping notes on...
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Jul 27, 20232 min read
Challenging teens
July was a great month for us. June was a bit too constant. July was busy, but with more joy and less pressure. I was one of three...
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Jul 23, 20231 min read
Bleacher section
I read Jn 4.37-38 and I get it I get it because I have BTDT—been there, done that. For here the saying holds true, ‘One sows, and another...
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Jul 16, 20231 min read
What’s that about?
The lady goes, the disciples come. Jesus tells the twelve that His food is to do the Father’s will and finish the work. He tells them...
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Jul 13, 20231 min read
A building project
We are still in John 4, where the Jewish man at the well outside of Sychar told the scowled-upon, bucket-lady that she was very much...
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Jul 7, 20231 min read
Paraphrasing Paul
To paraphrase Paul a bit... When I was a young man, I thought like a young man, I walked like a young man, I was a little bit cool like a...
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Jul 3, 20231 min read
I want to be...
Jesus told the lady who was trying to put two and two together that God is seeking true worshippers. I want to be one of those. We know...
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Jul 1, 20232 min read
Sunday hello
I got up early. Made coffee. Even though it was dirty, I poured the brew into my “thankful” cup. Because my thankful cup helps me to...
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Jun 30, 20231 min read
Her heart; His eyes
Yeah, she was a lady of poor reputation. A Samaritan. You and I are surrounded by Samaritans on all sides. Losers. God haters. Selfish...
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Marcos
Jun 30, 20231 min read
The heart of Jesus
The disciples were surprised when they saw Jesus talking to the lady. “What’s up with Jesus, talking to that slut?” (4.27) These guys, at...
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Jun 28, 20231 min read
I Am He
She’s trying to figure out why the differences between the purebred Jews and the half-bred Samaritans. “I've notice,” she tells Jesus,...
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Jun 25, 20231 min read
A Tricky Question
The way I see it, Jesus’ suggestion that Ms. Sama bring her husband was a trick. A bit like, “Abraham, sacrifice Isaac now that you have...
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Jun 21, 20231 min read
1+4+1 = 0
Jesus tells Ms. Sama to bring her husband. “Cannot do,” she tells him. “I left that loser behind years ago.” “Not only that,” Jesus...
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Jun 19, 20232 min read
Enter the woman at the well
“Oh no,” she probably thought, as she approached the well with bucket in hand, “There’s some Jew guy at the well. Talk about a bad day! I...
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Jun 16, 20231 min read
Jesus' GPS
Jesus was traveling north to attract less attention and, seemingly, to not distract from John B’s ministry on the Jordan. The writer...
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Marcos
Jun 16, 20231 min read
5 hours in 2 days
It has been a good couple of days in Rosarito. It was a smaller group of people, but they are very interested in learning, and being...
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Marcos
Jun 13, 20231 min read
How do you like them apples?
Check these out, verse 26, and verse 25. I find no connection between them. Jn 3.25 Now a discussion arose between some of John's...
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