Category Archives: Jesus

Look Up and Pray for Those Looking Down

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Judy

During Holy Week we focus on the death of Jesus in anticipation of joyfully celebrating his resurrection. It’s appropriate, for when we see the horror, politics, mistaken religious protection and gross injustice of Jesus’s crucifixion, we are more grateful and … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Resurrection

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Judy

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When I was a kid, Easter was about a new dress, shoes, and maybe even a hat with a long ribbon. We’d lay our clothes out before we went to bed on Saturday night, and the Easter bunny would put … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Judy

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Another year. New experiences. Expanded knowledge. A baby granddaughter! Growing family. Curious challenges. Blessing upon blessing. The conclusion of 2019 brings the same thoughts and questions as every other year end: Where did the year go? For who and what … Continue reading →

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Narratives We Live By

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Judy

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What is the overarching narrative upon which you model your life? Many of us, consciously or not, run our lives according to the the American Dream. If we get a good education, work hard, save our money, then we will … Continue reading →

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Christmas Changes Everything

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Judy

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Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, Immanuel, God with us. It is a miracle of massive proportions, but after a lifetime of celebrating the birth of Jesus, sometimes the meaning of exactly what he did for us … Continue reading →

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Misfits

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Judy

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To fit in to a group means acceptance, belonging, and community. Every human being desires those things. I’ve always felt that I fit in well with my family and social groups, for which I’m extremely grateful, for those are the … Continue reading →

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Living Life Now and Forever

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Judy

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If you are a Christian, you know that you have been given the unimaginable gift of eternal life with God. We’re told that we will have resurrected bodies and that there will be no more death, tears, or pain. I … Continue reading →

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Risk and Refugees

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Judy

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The game of Risk bores me. My husband and sons enjoy strategizing and scheming with their armies, but not me. I’d rather play cards or have a chat instead of rolling dice to determine the outcome of battles. However, when … Continue reading →

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Five Steps to Take On Every Page of Your Bible

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Judy

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Sometimes I forget that the Bible is not a textbook. The thousands of books written to help us interpret the Bible, like commentaries, dictionaries, and resources on systematic theology and hermeneutics, will never be as powerful as the Word of … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Mystery

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Judy

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Mysteries are enticing, aren’t they? A good mystery novel gives us just enough information to work out who-done-it, but disguises it perfectly so we’re surprised. The world’s greatest mysteries are tackled in theology or philosophy classrooms. Who is God? Who am … Continue reading →

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