Matthew 25 This revelation that the Kingdom is IN me is coloring so much of what I read in the Bible in a new light!  I’ve always been puzzled about the parable of the ten bridesmaids…five wise ones prepare extra oil for the bridegroom’s arrival, and five foolish ones do not.  When the groom returns, the foolish ones have to go to the store to buy more oil, while the five wise ones welcome the groom with a well lit wedding feast. I think perhaps the oil in this parable is referring to a faith that is always on the … Continue reading Return on the Lord’s Investment

Matthew 22-24; Luke 20-21; Mark 12-13 Wow!  I’m home again..but the hour is very late, so this blog must be brief. I tried to blog from my phone and also from the hotel’s business center last week, but those words are floating somewhere in cyberspace, lost forever.  I’m not sure what happened.  But no matter…I’m back, and I’ve read all the readings! What strikes me about these passages is how very WISE our Lord Jesus is.  Over and over again those who refused to believe kept trying to trap him into saying something that would be a punishable offense.  But … Continue reading An ounce of wisdom

Matthew 20-21 I am now at the hotel. This week my blogging will be sparse because I only have my phone…but I will continue reading and will blog when I return home. Jesus spoke more on the Kingdoom of heaven, a d again I read it with fresh eyes. I dwelled on this truth as the plane took off this afternoon and did experience less anxiety Han I expected, so thanks for your prayers! Tomorrow I go to the pain clinic. I’ll update as I can. Continue reading Kingdom Inside