Word Made Flesh
Word Made Flesh: “Reinstatement”
Similar to the first disciples of Jesus, we too can fail to live up to our calling. In these moments it is wonderful to know that God’s grace is greater […]
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Word Made Flesh: “See the Lord”
We long to hold onto the familiar. However, Jesus is raised into the new life of God, the unknown. He has been raised from the dead; not to the old […]
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Word Made Flesh: “Hosanna”
It is significant that the king of Israel—the Lord over all—comes to his city and his people riding a donkey’s colt rather than on a war horse. Let’s face it, […]
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Word Made Flesh: “Raising the Dead”
There is little doubt that death is powerful. Anyone who has looked on the body of a loved one who has died has the overwhelming sense that they are ‘gone.’ […]
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Word Made Flesh: “Good Shepherd”
The voice we follow matters. Jesus offers us an opportunity to discern between himself and the alternative(s). Only he is the Good Shepherd and this can be known because he [&he...
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Word Made Flesh: “Blind May See”
Spiritual arrogance is a problem. We can become so morally upright that we lose sight of God’s grace, both to ourselves and to others. This occurs when we become so […]
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Word Made Flesh: “Sifting the Crowd”
Jesus is a figure that continues to divide people today. Who is he? Our answer to that question determines the level of authority we allow him, which determines our willingness ...
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Word Made Flesh: “Hard Road”
As Wesleyans, we believe that a believer can choose to leave Jesus. This is essential for belief itself to be real. However, it is heartbreaking when this occurs because no [&he...
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Word Made Flesh: “Choosing Wellness”
The in-breaking of the Word is sudden and surprising, yet the event does not remake us without our consent or our participation. It is an extraordinary question, “do you want [&...
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Word Made Flesh: “Be Born Again”
The process of the old world passing away is a painful one. As humans we attempt to understand and, perhaps, even try to contain the event. Jesus cuts across all […]
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Word Made Flesh: “New Temple for All People”
We often ask for renewal and pray for revival, but we seldom think of the cost. Renewal and revival are painful processes, especially to those who are committed to the […]
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Word Made Flesh: “Dawn of New Creation”
These are familiar opening words “In the Beginning. . .,” but there is a sudden twist “. . . was the word.” John whipsaws our attention between the pages...
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