Joseph, the Husband of Mary The previous Exploring Christianity Post (# 81, January 20, 2020) was about the brothers and sisters of Jesus, persons of importance to Christianity, but who are largely unknown to many followers of the Faith. This week, we turn our attention to another important, but frequently overlooked person, Joseph, Mary’s husband, … Continue reading “and Joseph…went up…to Bethlehem…to be enrolled…”Luke 2:4 / Joseph the Husband of Mary
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Miscellaneous thoughts or writings that do not easily fit into a defined category.
“…what is man that You are mindful of him…” Psalm 8:4
This question has been running through my mind recently. Just how is it that the Creator of the Universe is not only aware of us individually but also cares about us and wants to have us spend eternity with Him? For me, the magnitude of this idea is almost overwhelming. Question. Think about it. It … Continue reading “…what is man that You are mindful of him…” Psalm 8:4
“Be not afraid.” Matthew 14:27 // Comfort
The phrase “Fear not,” and its equivalent “Be not afraid,” occur more than any other in the Bible, three-hundred and sixty-five (365) times, in fact. As I sit here contemplating the latest news concerning the Covid-19 virus contagion, that assurance seems starkly at odds with the constant admonitions from our newsfeeds and political leaders that … Continue reading “Be not afraid.” Matthew 14:27 // Comfort
“In peace I will both lie down and sleep;” Psalm 4:8 // Peace
One of my habits is that I pray each night before I go to sleep. I pray in the mornings too, but there’s something about praying in the dark at the end of the day that is somehow more calming, more intimate than praying in the bright sunlight of morning. I seem better able to … Continue reading “In peace I will both lie down and sleep;” Psalm 4:8 // Peace
“…I will make you fishers of men…” Matthew 4:19 // The Ordinariness of God’s Chosen
An Epiphany. There is a currently popular TV series that presents a fictionalized but emotionally accurate story of Jesus’ life. What makes it so interesting is that the series focuses primarily on the people who surround (or are affected by) Jesus rather on Him or His message. Through the series, the viewer is brought to … Continue reading “…I will make you fishers of men…” Matthew 4:19 // The Ordinariness of God’s Chosen
“… in Christ … old things are passed away … all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 / Transcendence
A Thought. I’m not sure that we think about our new life in Christ in sufficiently dramatic terms. I know that I haven’t. This idea came to me as I was reading a book a while ago. In the book, one of the characters was asked what she expected to be the outcome of a … Continue reading “… in Christ … old things are passed away … all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 / Transcendence
