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This week we explore Mark 3:19b-35, in which Jesus discusses how we combat evil. 

This week we explore Mark 3:19b-35, in which Jesus discusses how we combat evil. One strategy is to keep our focus on God and wherever we see the Holy Spirit at work.

This week we explore Mark 3:19b-35, in which Jesus discusses how we combat evil.  We start with with the work Jesus has already done.

This week we explore Mark 3:19b-35, in which Jesus discusses how we combat evil. Can we ever wield evil to fight it?

This week we explore Mark 3:19b-35, in which Jesus redefines family. Do we uphold his "family values?"

This week we explore Mark 2:23 – 3:6, in which Jesus demonstrates what God’s sabbath laws were really about.  Why do we so resist and command of Sabbath?

.This week we explore Mark 2:23 – 3:6, in which Jesus heals someone on the Sabbath - blessing cannot be contained.

This week we explore Mark 2:23 – 3:6, in which Jesus demonstrates what God’s sabbath laws were really about. God can infuse all things with holiness.

This week we explore Mark 2:23 – 3:6, in which Jesus demonstrates what God’s sabbath laws were really about. When we put laws above people, we break the greatest law - the commandment to love.

This week we explore Mark 2:23 – 3:6, in which Jesus demonstrates what God’s sabbath laws were really about. 

This week we explore John 3:1-17 and the the three-ness of our one God. Jesus says only spirit can experience the Spirit of God - can we live in that realm and on this earth all at the same time?

This week we explore John 3:1-17 and the the three-ness of our one God. Jesus tells the person interviewing him that he can only perceive the Realm of God with his spirit, not his brain. How do we receive God?

This week we explore John 3:1-17 and the three-ness of our one God. Jesus said we must be born anew, or born from above. Was that once - or always?

This week we explore John 3:1-17 and the the three-ness of our one God. What does it mean to approach God by night?

This week we explore John 3:1-17 and the the three-ness of our one God. If we were to interview Jesus, what would we ask him?

This week we explore who the Holy Spirit is, getting ready for Pentecost. Among the many gifts, the Spirit brings us God's peace, God's power, God's presence

This week we explore who the Holy Spirit is, getting ready for Pentecost. The Spirit gives us each gifts to empower the ministries into which God invites us. What are yours?

This week we explore who the Holy Spirit is, getting ready for Pentecost. The Spirit gives us gifts we need, fruit and filling.

This week we explore who the Holy Spirit is, getting ready for Pentecost. The Holy Spirit gives us a pneumatic ministry.

This week we explore who the Holy Spirit is, getting ready for Pentecost. Who do you know the Spirit to be?

This week we look at John 17:6-19, in which we overhear Jesus praying for his community – and us. He is still praying for us as we engage in his apostolic mission.

This week we look at John 17:6-19, in which we overhear Jesus praying for his community – and us. Jesus talks about his followers not "belonging to this world." Do we or don't we?

This week we look at John 17:6-19, in which we overhear Jesus praying for his community – and us. One thing he prays for above all is that his community of followers would be united and one. Is that even possible?

This week we look at John 17:6-19, in which we overhear Jesus praying for his community – and us. He prays that we might know his love for us and for all. Can we share that?

This week we look at John 17:6-19, in which we overhear Jesus praying for his community – and us. In a sense every time we encounter Scripture we are eavesdropping.

This week we look at John 15:9-17, in which Jesus gives a few last lessons to his disciples. He tells them he chose them not the other way around - do you feel chosen?

This week we look at John 15:9-17, in which Jesus gives a few last lessons to his disciples - including telling them they were now his friends. Are we aware of that?

This week we look at John 15:9-17, in which Jesus gives a few last lessons to his disciples. He told them they had to love one another as he had loved them - a tall order.

This week we look at John 15:9-17, in which Jesus gives a few last lessons to his disciples. He tells them he wants them to have his joy - how do we receive that gift?

This week we look at John 15:9-17, in which Jesus gives a few last lessons to his disciples. He started out talking about how keeping his commandments is related to loving him.

This week we look at John 15:1-8, in which Jesus likens himself to a grapevine – to which we must stay connected. How do we do that? 

This week we look at John 15:1-8, in which Jesus likens himself to a grapevine – to which we must stay connected in order to bear fruit. Fruit is what it's all about. 

This week we look at John 15:1-8, in which Jesus likens himself to a grapevine – to which we must stay connected. That means we must cultivate an ability to abide with Jesus.

This week we look at John 15:1-8, in which Jesus likens himself to a grapevine. He says the Vine-Grower (God) insists on pruning each branch to promote maximum fruitfulness. What in us needs to be pruned?

This week we look at John 15:1-8, in which Jesus likens himself to a grapevine – to which we must stay connected. 

This week we look at John 10:11-18, in which Jesus likens himself to a good shepherd who freely lays down his life to protect his sheep. How can we model his life of self-offering?

This week we look at John 10:11-18, in which Jesus likens himself to a good shepherd. He alludes to "other sheep in other sheepfolds" that he also tends... how are we to invite them in?

This week we look at John 10:11-18, in which Jesus likens himself to a good shepherd. A good, shepherd, he says, knows his sheep. Will we let him know us?

This week we look at John 10:11-18, in which Jesus likens himself to a good shepherd - and compares shepherds to hired hands. But aren't clergy hired hands?

This week we look at John 10:11-18, in which Jesus likens himself to a good shepherd. It's hard for us to grasp how subversive this image was to his hearers.

This week we look at Luke 24:36-48, another take on what happened Easter night. Jesus told them to proclaim repentance and freedom - how are we doing with that?

This week we look at Luke 24:36-48, another take on what happened Easter night. Twice Jesus interpreted scripture passages for his bewildered disciples.

This week we look at Luke 24:36-48, another take on what happened Easter night. He helped his followers to understand how what had happened was foretold in the Bible .

This week we look at Luke 24:36-48, another take on what happened Easter night. When he showed up among his followers he was quick to show them that he was not a ghost.

This week we look at Luke 24:36-48, another take on what happened Easter night. It was a busy night for Jesus!

This week we look at John 20:19-31, what happened Easter night. We are invited to receive life through believing in Jesus.

This week we look at John 20:19-31, what happened Easter night and a week later. On the first visit, Jesus said, "I send you..." but a week later they were still there.

This week we look at John 20:19-31, what happened Easter night. Thomas missed Jesus' appearance and didn't believe it had happened... unless he could see for himself. Are we like that?

This week we look at John 20:19-31, what happened Easter night. One thing that happened was that Jesus gave his peace to his followers. That comes to us too.

This week we look at John 20:19-31, what happened Easter night. Quite an April Fools twist...