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John the Baptist’s call to repentance is passionate and powerful.  Jesus, the Son of God, came to bring God’s promise of forgiveness and deliverance from evil and death, a reign of peace with God and one another.  With this peace and … Continued

The two instructions that Jesus gives to the disciples as they are sent out into the world are relatively clear. First, they are told to stay in one place and not to move around to different houses in the village. … Continued

A Sower went out to sow. What does he sow? Jesus says that the Sower sows the Word of God. Who is the Sower? The Sower is anyone who sows the word of God, you and me. The Sower is … Continued

If the disciples were worried about the storm and its power now, they have a man standing before them who has even greater power an authority. “Who is this man?”    Of course, this question is the central question of … Continued

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