John 5

Again and again, God comes near and changes everything.

Given the environmental future we’re facing, we would do well to address it with resurrection hope.

Abundance is not always God’s modus operandi.

Like a girl jumping double dutch, Jesus has perfect timing.

In John 5, festival scenes in the holy city are juxtaposed with the view of five porticoes full of invalids. Imagine dropping by the nursing home on your way to Christmas Eve services. One place is festive, filled with pretty clothes, color, light and music. The other location features crutches, canes and people who cannot hide their desperate need for healing.