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The conclusion to the Gospel according to Mark, or at least one of them. The ending of Mark is so interesting and probably not what you think of when you think about resurrection stories. As you hear the text, pay attention to how different i
There is a sense of finality in today's passage. At least if you were to hear this for the first time. Jesus has died. Now he is buried. There are witnesses to where he has been laid. That seems to be it. Imagine reading this, rather hearing
Today's passage is heavy to say the least. From Simon carrying the cross for Jesus, to the crucifixion, and those who observed it. There is a heaviness that comes with reading this passage. Pay attention to your feelings as you hear it. There
Today's passage includes some pretty violent imagery. Violence can invoke various responses for people. Pay attention to not only what your think about this text, but also how it makes you feel. Allow your heart to take over as you sit with thi
Today's passage moves us from entering into the humanity of Jesus, to the humanity of Peter. As you hear the text, I invite you to examine what feelings are associated with this passage. Move beyond just understanding with your head and engage,
As we draw closer to the crucifixion, the suspense hightens. We continue to be drawn into the humanity of Jesus. As you hear today's passage, may your become more and more aware of the fullness of your humanity. We join our brother, Jesus, in t
Today's passage really highlights the humanity of Jesus. We are invited into his emotions, his struggle, the very essence of what it means to be human. This is a long passage, that covers a lot. Be sure to set aside time to experience the fulln
There is a lot going on in today's passage. Due to the length it is only read three times on the podcast, if you need another read of the text take the time to read it and really let it sit in. There is a lot going on here. If you need to take
Today's Halloween edition includes some spooky stuff: ‘But in those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will
Today's reading comes from the 13th chapter of Mark. If you are unfamiliar with apocalyptic literature, this may be a really scary passage. There will probably be a lot of confusing passages, words, phrases, ideas. You will probably also brin
Today's passage is very short. It is often referred to as the "Widow's Offering," and this, too, may be a familiar passage. As always, the danger of familiar passages is missing the meaning assuming we already know what it is about. Listen wit
Today's passage is long and it covers a whole lot. I hope you'll take the time to finish the practice, but make sure you give yourself ample time to do so. There is a theme that emerges in today's text. The religious elites continue to questi
Today's reading has another parable. There is incredible power in storytelling. A story can convery layers, or levels, of truth in a way that direct answers cannot. I encourage you to sit with the parable from today. Pay attention to what it t
"By what authority are you doing these things?" This is the question posed to Jesus by the religious leaders of his day. The question of authority is one we still wrestle with today. One that causes a lot of division both within the church and
Today's text, like so much of the Gospel according to Mark, is layered. It appears the teaching of Jesus has a surface level understanding, and also countless layers of understanding below the surface. As Jenny invites you to do, hear the tex
The passage for today is probably a familiar one for those who have grown up in the church. This Palm Sunday reading is a story we hear every year the Sunday before Easter, often accompanied by kids waving palm branches singing songs of "Hosann
"What do you want me to do for you?" What an interesting question Jesus poses in today's reading. It may seem obvious in the given context, but the question may take a little more work for you to be able to honestly answer it. May this time o
Today, once again, we get an example of the disciples missing the point, or at least some of them. You can imagine the disciples confusion when they hear their teacher, their leader, say, "The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve."
Today's passage is long and talks about money. In fact it takes a pretty hard stance in regard to wealth and how difficult it will be for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God. Notice, it is not impossible, rather it is more difficult, a lot mor
Warning: Today's reading brings up divorce. Divorce is a difficult subject. Many have long lasting trauma associated with divorce. As you engage in a spiritual practice, such as lectio divina, the silence and intentional opening of yourself t
A shorter passage today, but one that is filled with extreme imagery. Since the passage, and the podcast, are shorter, I encourage you to take a little extra time to read about these extreme images. Self-mutilation is serious business, so why
Today's passage from the Gospel according to Mark invites us to consider who we welcome, who we place into categories of us/them, we make the other and don't view as worthy. We may do this unintentionally, yet all too often we do it. May toda
"I believe, help my unbelief." Possibly one of the most beautiful, and honest, prayers/pleads in the Bible. Whatever word, or phrase, sticks out to you, may you find comfort in the paradoxical faith presented by the boys' father in today's re
Today's lectio passage is the story of the transfiguration. If you have never heard this story it may sound a bit strange. If it is fresh to you, then you may resonate well with Peter's response. As you spend time ruminating on the text for
Today's passage is a pivot point for the Gospel according to Mark. We are halfway through, and at the halfway point Peter makes the proclamation... "You are the Messiah." It seems to go kind of down hill after that, but this is a really imp
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