Author Archives: Hillside Laughter

A Lenten Reflection: Joy Beyond Tomorrow

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

John 16:17-33 Joy beyond Tomorrow I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices.  You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.  John 16:20 Anticipating his impending death only a few hours away, … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth March 4, 2012

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

MARK 6 Questions to consider: Jesus Rejected at Nazareth Why did the people like Jesus? Why did the people not like Jesus?  “took offense”? Was it because he was “a carpenter” or “the local carpenter”? Were they “blind”? Were they … Continue reading →

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Crocuses before the storm

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Today is Friday, March 2, 2012, and we are supposed to have another big thunderstorm with potential for tornadoes.  A bit early in the year for this but .  .  .  We had one of these earlier in the week … Continue reading →

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Wrestllng with Truth February 26, 2012

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Mark 5 Jesus heals and gives new life . . . Questions to consider: What are the physical characteristics of the region of the Garasenes? What are the personal characteristics of the man who lived there? How did the demons … Continue reading →

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Flying around the eastern United States . . .

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

We have been traveling quite a bit since Christmas.  Joyce has made three trips to New York and one to Florida.  I have been with her to Florida and twice to New York. Getting to Elmira, New York, requires traveling … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth February 12, 2012

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Mark 3 Jesus continues his ministry Questions to consider: In what ways did Jesus present himself as a prophet? What did he do in this role? Why didn’t some people mentioned in the text not like Jesus? What evidence is … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth February 5, 2012

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Mark 1: 12 – 2:28 Jesus inaugurates and establishes his ministry. Questions to consider: What does authority look like? How are power and authority different and how are they the same? Why was it important for Jesus to heal people … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth January 29, 2012

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Mark 1:1-11 John the Baptist prepares the Way. Questions to consider: Why is the word “immediately” important in this book? What does “beginning” mean? What does “beginning of the gospel” mean? What is the “gospel”? What does “make his paths … Continue reading →

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I think I can, I think I can . . .

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Thinking about how to accomplish a project, especially when the project is a big one, has begun to haunt me a little lately. Maybe there are several ways to go at projects–such as cleaning the house, rebuilding a bathroom, maintaining … Continue reading →

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At the beach

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Greetings from where it is warm . . . We are enjoying a “side” trip to Fort Myers,  Florida.  80 degrees,  alligators,  sunshine, air-boat zooming around.   Other images:  Thomas Alva Edison/Henry Ford winter estate; eagle’s nest, banyan tree. See our  … Continue reading →

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