Jun
13
Broken Apart
By Julie B Cosgrove | 3 Comments
“But he [Jesus] looked directly at them and said, “What then is this that is written:’Thestonethatthebuildersrejectedhasbecomethecornerstone’?” Luke 20:17
The italicized part is hard to read, isn’t it? The words have to be broken apart and separated just right in order to read what is says – The-stone-that-the-builders-rejected-has-become-the-cornerstone
The same is true with our lives. When we give it to Christ, He takes the jumble we have made and breaks it a part so He can then put it back together the right way. Only then do our lives make sense.
Mar
9
Ashes to Ashes
By Julie B Cosgrove | Comments Off
Today is Ash Wednesday, the day that begins the 40 days of Lent (or penitence period) before Easter. In the very early days of the church, this was when people who wanted to become Christians received instruction into the faith. It was a time they separated themselves from the old pagan ways of their culture. On Easter, they would be baptised, born anew in Christ and immersed into the community of faith. It was a life changing (and often life threatening) step in faith.
Jan
11
Eyes of the Heart
By Julie B Cosgrove | Comments Off
having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you . . . Ephesians 1:18
How often do we “see” with our hearts? In the quiet moments as we watch a small child blissfully sleeping? Maybe when we see one family member actually thinking of another and doing something nice for them out of the blue. When we see a person who has been recovering from a difficult surgery once again walk up the church aisles. When our Alzheimer’s parent or grandparent get a glimpse of recognition in their eyes and smiles. Precious snatches of time captured in extra slow motion and etched in our emotions.
Dec
27
The Thirst That Won’t Subside
By Julie B Cosgrove | 1 Comment
John 7: 37-38 On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’ ”
I’ve been on a low salt diet. But over the holidays with family around, I went out to eat. The meal I ordered must have been laden with salt because by the time I got home I was parched. I guzzled water. The thirst didn’t subside. The next morning my throat was dry and my tongue sticky. I downed another tall glass. I was thirsty a good portion of the day.
Oct
21
Evil for Good
By Julie B Cosgrove | Comments Off
They are not put to shame in evil times; in the days of famine they have abundance. But the wicked will perish; the enemies of the Lord are like the glory of the pastures; they vanish—like smoke they vanish away. Psalm 37:19-20
Oct
7
It All Depends
By Julie B Cosgrove | Comments Off
What do you depend upon? Do you depend on your job to give you a paycheck? Of course. Do you depend on the traffic lights to work or the warning signal at the railroad crossing to let you know when a train is coming. Sure. Do you depend on your computer to not crash and wipe out all the valuable info, pictures, messages and memories you have stored in it? Or at least, do you depend on the backup service you subscribe to, just in case? I do.
Oct
6
Who Do You Look For?
By Julie B Cosgrove | Comments Off
And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” Luke 7:19
God had sent his spirit upon Jesus when he was baptised. He has said, “This is my Son”. John the Baptist told Jesus he was not worthy to tie his sandals and Jesus should be baptising him. Yet, now he asks if Christ is the Messiah, the Chosen One?
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