Their hearts are far from me

The Gospel reading this week reminds me that sometimes we can appear to be so close to God on the outside, but be far away from Him in our hearts.










"These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me."

Pentecost 13 - Mark 7:1-23

The Full Armor of God

"...be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes."










Pentecost 12 - Ephesians 6:10-20

Bread and Wine - Body and Blood

Even if you're not following the lectionary this one will come in handy as a Communion image.










"Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him."

Pentecost 11 - John 6:51-58

Response to Bread of Life Image

I received a surprise in my inbox this week. Deb Everist of Sydney, Australia sent this image in response to my "Bread of Life" image posted last week. She has graciously given me permission to share it with you. Thanks Deb!!!

Looking for Bread?

"I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty."

Where will you find your "Bread of Life"?










Pentecost 10 - John 6:35-51

Growing Up In Christ

"...speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ."










Pentecost 9 - Ephesians 4:1-16