Monthly Archives: February 2020

The invisible miracle

A miracle is; “an effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause.”  When we see miracles we take notice of them.  But not all miracles … Continue reading

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Silence as the only defense

Sometimes silence is the only defense you have when you’re being accused by people convinced of your guilt.  When attacked and falsely accused in a kangaroo court there really is nothing you can say.  When people aren’t interested in the … Continue reading

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The cost of betrayal

Price and cost are two different values.  Price is what is agreed on or what the market will sustain for a service or item.  Cost is what is required for the production of  this service or item.   Sometimes we think … Continue reading

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Denial and Betrayal – is there a difference?

What’s the difference between denial and betrayal?  They both sound just as bad.  But if you figure in premeditation difference emerges.  We can easily deny someone or something in the heat of the moment when embarrassed or afraid.  Betrayal takes … Continue reading

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The false testimony that nailed Jesus

When a court  is corrupted it becomes a kangaroo court.  The dictionary defines a kangaroo court as; “a mock court in which the principles of law and justice are disregarded or perverted or a court characterized by irresponsible, unauthorized, or … Continue reading

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Jesus passed up a sign and wonder . . .

Would you decline a sign and wonder?  Would you say no to a miracle especially if it would assure your physical well being?  If you’re like me – you would say; ‘Bring it on! Let me have it!’  This makes … Continue reading

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Jesus knew the stakes. Do we?

Having a stake in something means you’re involved in what happens with it.  The Cambridge Online dictionary defines the term ‘stake‘ as; “a share or a financial involvement in something such as a business: He holds (= owns) a 40 … Continue reading

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Stumble – will I or won’t I?

A stumble happens  when you aren’t looking where your going and you lose your footing.  A stumble can also happen if what is  holding you up like a cane or walking stick is suddenly removed.  You lose your balance and … Continue reading

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A supper to remember!

Do you remember family suppers?  Some of them were special because of the love between everybody was so present.  People laughed and talked about their day.  Everybody had a place and it was beside a family member not according to … Continue reading

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The poor will be with you aways!

‘The poor will be with you always’ is a saying that some use as an excuse for indifference to the plight of the poor.  This is not what Jesus meant.  A lot of people may not even realize that Jesus … Continue reading

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