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Tuesday, February 11, 2014 — Triple Oppression
“The widow in Mark 12 is a victim of an imbalanced society in which she was oppressed as poor, subjugated as a woman, and dehumanized […]
“The widow in Mark 12 is a victim of an imbalanced society in which she was oppressed as poor, subjugated as a woman, and dehumanized […]
Mark 13:1 reports that “As he [Jesus] came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Look, Teacher, what large stones and […]
Jesus’ teaching in Mark 12:38-40 emphasizes three significant things. First, the scribes, though already a socially ranked group of people, attempt their best to increase […]
In Mark 12:44a, Jesus says: “For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty”. Three things are significant […]
Mark 12:43 describes: “Then he [Jesus] called his disciples and said to them, ‘Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than […]
Mark 12:42 narrates: “A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny.” I would like to point out […]
Sitting, Observing, Identifying: Mark 12:41 narrates: “He [Jesus] sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people […]
Maren Tirabassi visits with a woman who is dying. She has lived inside that tender space we call hospice. She has cared for four parents […]
Gentle me as I receive this day. Companion me through all that needs to happen. Teach me how to befriend my burdens and embrace the […]
I was born in the South Pacific in a country of 7.000+ islands. I grew up experiencing the primal rhythm of the Ocean, the heartbeat […]
Some of us pray by being with nature singing praise with trees and forests sunrises and sunsets. Some of us think of you as a […]
I came across this picture of a painting of the encounter between Mary and Elizabeth and it stirred me to smile. I can only imagine […]
This is a painting by Peter who just turned 13 and from our church family. For the second year in a row Peter was our […]
We have four dogs: Ralphie our newf above, Maggie our newf landseer, Bear our Bernese and Flora our beagle. My wife Sandy pictured above calls […]
One of the most sacred spaces to walk into as a minister for me is into the story of people’s lives. Whether it be for […]
I attended a Festival of Preaching in Nashville last year and stayed at a motel about 1 mile from the sight. Each day to and […]
“I will so trust that what is deep is holy, that I will do strongly before the sun and moon …” Ralph Waldo Emerson This […]
Today I went out with a group of ladies from our church and I sat next to this wonderful lady. Her name is Marnie and […]
There’s a grief that can’t be spoken There’s a pain goes on and on Empty chairs at empty tables Now my friends are dead and […]
This week I did a pastoral visit with a lady. I sat and had a cup of tea and a fresh cheese biscuit she had […]