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Jeremiah 1

I know I’m going to have to read much faster if I plan to stay on track with the one year reading plan. This chapter, however, sets the tone for the rest of the book. Jeremiah grew up just three miles north of Jerusalem, as the son of a priest. He was actually the sonContinue reading “Jeremiah 1”

Introduction to Jeremiah

I’m in it for the long haul. Fifty-two chapters of goodness. In all actuality, I have never really enjoyed the book. I enjoy studying the character, the person named Jeremiah. But the book itself is disjointed, difficult to read, and lengthy. This time through I really want to grasp more lessons from the book ofContinue reading “Introduction to Jeremiah”

Mark 16

The resurrection is powerful. Can you imagine what it must have been like to go see a dead loved one, and instead, the tomb is empty and your beloved reappears somewhere else? Bizarre–in the truest sense of the word.

Mark 15

14:61 “But He remained silent and made no answer.” 15:5 “But Jesus made no further answer, so that Pilate was amazed.” It is truly amazing to see someone face accusations and not try to defend him or herself. It goes against our nature, our human, sinful nature. We want to defend ourselves, to push theContinue reading “Mark 15”

Dying to Live

I want to cry, not sure why My heart hurts for two Two that are not But were at one time One time when hers was mine. I know not why Why the two can’t be Be what they were meant to be. Meant to be, what an oddly little phrase Phrase like I loveContinue reading “Dying to Live”

Mark 14

This story of the woman with the perfume has always intrigued me. For one, the act is so far removed from our culture that it is hard for me to imagine. The closest I can think is of a woman giving a man a massage / spa experience at a beauty salon. For two, Jesus’Continue reading “Mark 14”

Mark 12-13

Jesus speaks a great deal in these two chapters. First, He tells the chief priests and scribes a parable about how they will kill Him. Then, He answers questions about taxes, about the resurrection, about the greatest commandment(s). From there, He teaches concerning David, concerning the scribes, concerning giving, concerning when “these things” shall beContinue reading “Mark 12-13”