When is a sister not a sister?
As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister...
Sibling rivalry or sexual discrimination?
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has...
To be continued...
"I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s...
A likely story
“First let the children eat all they want,” he told her, “for it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” Mark...
Compelling
"Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.”...
Eternally grateful
And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years... Mark 5.25 The story of Jesus healing the woman who was...
More than a friend?
When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her... John 19.26 Apart from Jesus' mother,...
Running the gauntlet
And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for my sake will receive a...
It takes all sorts
After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were...
Sìth dhuibh!
"Peace be with you!" John 20.21 Another day to pause in wonder at the impact of Easter. The resurrection of Jesus transformed the despair...