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How do we perceive the Kingdom of God?  God’s kingdom comes apart from our efforts, cannot be controlled or influenced, and can only be received as a gift. In this sense, faith is a lot more like falling in love … Continued

The question Jesus asks in Mark 3:33 is   Who are my mother and my brothers? This cuts to the heart of Mediterranean society: family is everything. Jesus’ answer is found in verses 34-35:  You all here are my mother and … Continued

The Summer 2024 issue of the B-Line is here! Enjoy! Our Fall issue will be out in the beginning of September. Summer 2024

What does it mean to keep the Sabbath holy? In the Bible the word “holy” means set apart. Holy things are set aside for divine purposes. The Sabbath, whether on Saturday or Sunday, is holy because it is a day … Continued

According to Paul, we are co-heirs with Christ, equal inheritors of all God has to give – with Christ, God’s only begotten Son. Paul goes on to describe the difference that being co-heirs makes. Rather than being afraid – of the … Continued

The day of Pentecost is a celebration of the Spirit of God breathing life into the community of Christians.  Just as the Spirit of God breathed life into God’s human creatures in the beginning, at Pentecost the Spirit of God … Continued

In our passage this week from John’s Gospel we read the “farewell discourses,” Jesus prays for his disciples.  Jesus stops everything and prays for those he loves. Prayer isn’t simply a routine, it’s not just a spiritual exercise, it’s not even … Continued

In the Gospel of John Jesus calls us to focus on where we can go to find the strength and courage that we need.  We can go to the community of faith that loves us and supports us, that will … Continued

Our lives express our relationship with Christ as the vine for which we are the branches. Jesus’ promise to us is that he will stick with us, abide with us. He asks that we make the same promise to him and … Continued

“The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”  The depiction of Jesus as our Good Shepherd has always been so comforting. It’s one thing to lay one’s life down for someone else, especially if it is someone close … Continued