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Who Is My Neighbour? Lessons from the Ditch
The Samaritan Parable, a mirror. The question “Who is my neighbour?” strikes us like a rock as we ponder the words of Micah 6:8.
Communion and the Heartbeat of the Gospel
Communion is not a funeral ritual. It is a wedding feast — where the Bride’s veil is lifted, the heartbeat of Christ is honoured, and life is renewed.
The Law Written on the Heart: The Amygdala Remembered
Do you see the Cross as wood and nails? Or do you see what I see — the Magdalene’s heart and her heartfelt letters that turn bitter wine sweet?
The Petition of the Bridegroom
From Roman courts to the foot of the Cross, the Bridegroom’s petition reveals the courage to claim covenant love against every obstacle.
The Heartbeat of the Gospel
From Mary Magdalene, the Bride holding the heartbeat of the Gospel, to Simon the Black standing face to face before the Alektor — the call to love, repentance, and covenant faithfulness still resounds today.
Priming the Pump: The Teacher of John
It took me 40 years to realize the gift of God—the one the Teacher of John spoke of when he encountered the Woman at the Well of Sum Maria. “If you knew the gift of God,and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’you would have asked him, and he wouldContinue reading “Priming the Pump: The Teacher of John”
Barnabas and The Ministry of Encouragement
I enjoy reading and commenting on ThePreachersWord blog, written by Ken Weliever, as often as my schedule allows. In a recent post, he lifts up 1 Thessalonians 5:11—“The Ministry of Encouragement”—and shares how he once preached a lesson entitled “Disciples Bear Burdens.” I’ve reblogged it below so you can read it first, then scroll down to read the comment IContinue reading “Barnabas and The Ministry of Encouragement”
Accountability is Fundamental
True! Accountability is fundamental to being an authentic Christian. According to the Reverend Ken Weliever: Even those identified as spiritual heroes in the Bible were accountable for their missteps and mistakes. Abraham. Jacob. Moses. Joshua. David. Solomon. As well as Jesus’ own apostles like Peter, James and John.” What the Reverend Ken Weliever left outContinue reading “Accountability is Fundamental”
Jesus Woman!
According to ThePreachersWord, a recent graduation speech caused such controversy that over 216,600 people have signed a petition calling for the removal of the Kansas City Chief’s Kicker, Harrison Butker from the National Football League. Addressing the female graduates, Butker said. “I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolic liesContinue reading “Jesus Woman!”
Linda Vogt Turner 