Tag Archives: Mark

Is Jesus Calling Us To Be Superheroes?

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Bruce

(a Lection Reflection on Mark 4:35-41) I have a guilty habit to share: I enjoy reading adventure novels. Jason Bourne, Dirk Pitt, Jack Ryan — I buy them in paperback, and usually read them in a couple of days. They’re brain … Continue reading →

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Are Christians Crazy? (Mark 3)

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Bruce

(a Lection Reflection on Mark 3 and 2 Corinthians 4:13 – 5:1) Yes, that’s a provocative title — as in, for most people it provokes an immediate response. Based on recent incidents reported in the media, the response “hell yes” … Continue reading →

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The Right and The Wrong Way to Deny Yourself

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Bruce

(A Lection Reflection on Mark 8:34) Since forever, humankind has been trying to propitiate an angry god. From sacrificing virgins, to self-flagellation, to whatever gift of obligation we can think up, we keep approaching the spiritual world as something to … Continue reading →

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Stop Repenting and Start Changing!

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Bruce

(a Lection Reflection on Mark 1:15) It’s just too easy, really. All I have to do is ask you to tell me the first picture that comes to your mind when I give you a word, and I bet many of … Continue reading →

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Lection Reflection: Processing the Transfiguration

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Bruce

This week’s passage is a very familiar one, and has been written and preached about so many times that there is not much for me to add. I will note, though, a couple of things that struck me. Continue reading →

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