He went away from there and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works done byContinue reading “Mark 6 1-13….“A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown””
Category Archives: Family
Psalm 127: 1-5….Western families are too small or so think the government!
Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.Behold, children are a heritageContinue reading “Psalm 127: 1-5….Western families are too small or so think the government!”
Mark 3: 20-21 & 31-35….A Family visit.
Then he went home, and the crowd gathered again, so that they could not even eat. And when his family heard it, they went out to seize him, for they were saying, “He is out of his mind.”……..And his mother and his brothers came, and standing outside they sent to him and called him. AndContinue reading “Mark 3: 20-21 & 31-35….A Family visit.”
Psalm 46: 1-5….A faith statement.
God is our refuge and strength,a very present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,though its waters roar and foam,though the mountains tremble at its swelling. SelahThere is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,the holy habitationContinue reading “Psalm 46: 1-5….A faith statement.”
Genesis 42: 1-9a……Meanwhile in Canaan
When Jacob learned that there was grain for sale in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why do you look at one another?” And he said, “Behold, I have heard that there is grain for sale in Egypt. Go down and buy grain for us there, that we may live and not die.” So tenContinue reading “Genesis 42: 1-9a……Meanwhile in Canaan”
Genesis 38: 11-19……Wait for son number 3.
Then Judah said to Tamar his daughter-in-law, “Remain a widow in your father’s house, till Shelah my son grows up”—for he feared that he would die, like his brothers. So Tamar went and remained in her father’s house.In the course of time the wife of Judah, Shua’s daughter, died. When Judah was comforted, he wentContinue reading “Genesis 38: 11-19……Wait for son number 3.”
Genesis 35: 16-22…… Why is this in Holy Scripture?
Then they journeyed from Bethel. When they were still some distance from Ephrath, Rachel went into labor, and she had hard labor. And when her labor was at its hardest, the midwife said to her, “Do not fear, for you have another son.” And as her soul was departing (for she was dying), she calledContinue reading “Genesis 35: 16-22…… Why is this in Holy Scripture?”
Genesis 33: 9-20….Safely home!
But Esau said, “I have enough, my brother; keep what you have for yourself.” Jacob said, “No, please, if I have found favor in your sight, then accept my present from my hand. For I have seen your face, which is like seeing the face of God, and you have accepted me. Please accept myContinue reading “Genesis 33: 9-20….Safely home!”
Genesis 31: 25-32…..A Confrontation.
And Laban overtook Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the hill country, and Laban with his kinsmen pitched tents in the hill country of Gilead. And Laban said to Jacob, “What have you done, that you have tricked me and driven away my daughters like captives of the sword? Why did you fleeContinue reading “Genesis 31: 25-32…..A Confrontation.”
Acts 20: 26-38….A different future lies ahead.
Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all, for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God. Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church ofContinue reading “Acts 20: 26-38….A different future lies ahead.”
As I read it! 