(Mark 11:12-22, Matthew 21:19 ESV) “I didn’t see that coming!” I’ve been over-using this phrase lately. But a lot has been taking me by surprise. If you’ve read my book you’ll recall I used to be intimidated by Peter.  Now, though, I find myself connecting with him more and more. I didn’t see that coming!…

(Mark 8:22-26 TLB) “I can’t see!” And it’s only getting worse. I’ve been grumbling about this for nearly a year. Finally, someone who can actually fix my problem listens. My brand new, uber sweet, uber patient ophthalmologist.  And just like that, she schedules me for cataract surgery the following week. I love her. As excited…

Matthew 5:2-3, Mark 5) Arriving at a quiet place, he sat down and taught his climbing companions . . . I love how The Message translation ushers us into the scene. Welcomes us to a still spot on a hill near the Sea of Galilee. Describes the disciples. Climbing companions. So intimate. Inhaling the hillside…