Morning Meditations

In this episode, we are reminded that the light God reveals to us is not supposed to be kept to ourselves, but shared with others. This is what it means to hear and obey!

In this episode, Jesus explains the parable of the sower and we are reminded to ask God to make us "good soil!"

In this episode, we see Jesus disciples asking why he speaks in parables. His response leaves us scratching our head!

In this episode, Jesus redefines the family as those who do the will of the Father!

In this episode, Jesus' family thinks he is out of his mind, and the religious leaders think he is driving out demons because He is demonic. We are reminded, that keeping ourselves open to hear the voice of God keeps us from quenching the Spirit in our lives!

In this episode, we see that Jesus calls 12 Disciples to him, reminding us of the 12 tribes of Israel, and trusts His kingdom to them!

In this episode, we see that the pride of the religious leaders won't even let them admit that it is better to do good on the Sabbath than to do evil. We are called to examine our own lives for signs of pride!

In this episode, Jesus reminds the religious leaders that the Sabbath was made for our good, not to be a legalistic set of rules. We are encouraged to create the space for Sabbath in our lives as well!

In this episode, Jesus teaches that we need a whole new container to handle the new life He is bringing!

In this episode, we are reminded that fasting is a practice that can help us draw closer to God, and that Jesus expected that his disciples would fast once he was no longer with them.

In this episode, Jesus calls Levi the tax collector to follow Him, and we see that many tax collectors and "sinners" were gathering around Jesus!

In this episode, a paralyzed man is dropped through the roof of where Jesus is teaching and Jesus does the unthinkable and forgives the man's sins!

In this episode, we see that Jesus shows compassion to a man with leprosy and heals him, even when the man wonders if Jesus is really willing to do so!

In this episode, we see that Jesus finds a solitary place to be with his Father early in the morning while it is still dark. We are encouraged to make space in our lives to be alone with God as well!

In this episode, Jesus continues to heal people and to cast out evil spirits. We also see Jesus keeping the spirits from talking about who He is, and we think about why Jesus might have wanted to keep the Messianic Secret!

In this episode, we see that Jesus calls some fishermen to be his disciples. They are called to leave their nets, and to go and fish for people, all kinds of people!

In this episode, the Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness, and we are reminded that Jesus was obedient and trusted God in the wilderness. We are reminded that we all will go through desolate places in our lives, and are encouraged to follow Jesus' example of trusting God in the wilderness!

In this episode, we see the central message of Jesus, for the people to repent and believe the good news because the Kingdom of Heaven has come near!

In this episode, Jesus ministry is grounded in his identity as the beloved Son of God and we are reminded that, in Christ, we also are the beloved children of God!

In this episode, we see John the Baptist pointing the people to the one who will not just baptize them for repentance, but with the Holy Spirit!