When the ball is in my lap (or also worded “in my court”), where does the action for responsibility rest? Is it not I who chooses what to do with the ball? Do I clutch it for myself, allowing for no interaction with others? Do I throw it forcefully at someone so they will feel the sting of the power I have? Do I heave it forcefully toward another in an … [Read more...] about BALL IN MY COURT!
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WHEN EMPTY IS FULL!
In the twentieth chapter of the Gospel of John, we read his moving account of Mary Magdalene going, on the first day of the week, to the tomb where the Lord’s body had been laid the Friday before. Her actions, astonishment, and deepening sorrow all revealed she had expected no resurrection. Her Lord was dead. It was over. In Mark’s … [Read more...] about WHEN EMPTY IS FULL!
DON’T MESS WITH!
As we look at various scenes of life, perhaps we draw conclusions relative to the actions of others and think “That wouldn’t have been me” or “That would have been me” when perhaps we should humbly consider “That could have been me.” Even as we consider those around the cross at the time of Jesus’ crucifixion -- … [Read more...] about DON’T MESS WITH!
BECAUSE!
“Because!” Sometimes in response to the “why” of certain actions, someone might respond, “Just because.” But “because of what?” Our English word “because” stems from 14th century “by cause”. As I look at the word I am struck by the compound of “be” and “cause” [be-cause] which makes me wonder about what it … [Read more...] about BECAUSE!
ESSENTIAL INTERACTIVE ELEMENT!
Someone has said, “Forgiveness is the best form of love. It takes a strong person to say I’m sorry but an even stronger person to forgive.” (original source unknown) Perhaps we would agree regarding the strength on either side as noted. As imperfect beings we … [Read more...] about ESSENTIAL INTERACTIVE ELEMENT!
