Oneness
John 17:6-19 This intimate prayer of Jesus for his disciples is extended to all who believe in his word “that they may all be one.” He prays to Abba not to take us out of the world but recognizing that we do not belong to the world, to protect us. And more. That we “may […]
Love One Another
John 15: 9-17 This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you. Love. Need more be said? Is this not the heart of the Gospel? And yet…it is so hard. Ah, the human experience. We are really good at talking about love, singing about love, writing about love, and wanting love. But […]
Grapes of God
John 15:1-8 (For Kayla) Jesus is talking to his disciples around the last supper table. Moments before, he washed his friend’s feet, much to their bewilderment. The gospel writer lets us know how much Jesus has to say to them. Time was of the essence. There were a great deal of instructions. Maybe that’s why he washed their feet […]
Being Known
John 10:11-18 I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me…. Being known as we are can be wonderful and terrifying too. It fulfills our longing to have a safe place where we don’t have to play games or be stronger or wiser than we truly are. But being known […]