Monthly Archives: August 2020

A Window Between the Worlds

Posted on August 26, 2020 by wamplerp

As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” … Continue reading →

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John by the Jordan

Posted on August 25, 2020 by wamplerp

And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by … Continue reading →

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Rabbit Trail #15 Obsession with Oblivion

Posted on August 17, 2020 by wamplerp

Well I finally made it through the book of Matthew. In honor of floating by this landmark I decided it was time for a Rabbit Trail. Something that the current COVID-19 pandemic has made abundantly clear is that people have … Continue reading →

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Wishy Washy Hand Washing

Posted on August 16, 2020 by wamplerp

“What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called the Messiah?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify him!” “Why? What crime has he committed?” asked Pilate. But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify him!” When Pilate saw that he … Continue reading →

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Blasphemy

Posted on August 15, 2020 by wamplerp

Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the teachers of the law and the elders had assembled. 58 But Peter followed him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. He … Continue reading →

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