Wilderness Survival

Lent 1B – Wilderness Survival Mark 1:9-15 February 25/26, 2012   In the back yard of the house where my brother, sisters, and I grew up, there was a place we called, “The Woods.”   Now I doubt any of you would consider it worthy of the name, “The Woods.” If you were there, you … More Wilderness Survival

Glory On The Mountain

Transfiguration B Mark 9:2-9 February 18-19, 2012   Jesus is transfigured. His clothes become dazzling white. The glory of the Lord shines all around him. And the disciples are terrified.   They don’t know what to say, but Peter says something anyway… “Let’s take a group picture! Jesus, you stand in the middle, Elijah on … More Glory On The Mountain

The Cost of Healing

Epiphany 6B: The Cost of Healing Mark 1:45-50 Psalm 30 February 11-12, 2012   Does it strike you funny that this is a story that Jesus didn’t want in the Bible? It’s a story that he didn’t want to be told.   He was pretty clear about that: “Say nothing to anyone,” he told the … More The Cost of Healing