The Lord is Near

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 / M McKinnell

This Character Reflection is based on Mark 1:9-15, the Gospel set for this Sunday (Lent 1, Yr B) in the Revised Common Lectionary. It is inspired by the spirit drawing my attention to the idea that Jesus' first words after his 40 days in the wilderness echo the teaching of John the Baptist. It is written from the point of view of a bystander in the crowd.

Witness in the Wilderness

February 17, 2021 / M McKinnell

(Written February, 2021
Scripture references: Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13)

It’s humbling to witness Jesus in the wilderness –
He has such strength, such courage, a peacefulness.
No challenge, not even the devil, can break him down –
Just one sharp rebuke removing temptation from His thought.

Forgot the Ways of God

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 / M McKinnell

(Written November 2020 - based on Zephaniah 3:14-20)

First Stanza

When Jerusalem forgot the ways of God
she was broken, in conflict and highly vulnerable;
the city, all her people, had let God down –
not one went willingly against the trend.

Exciting News – Book Launch

February 9, 2021March 5, 2021 / M McKinnell

News alert: I'm about to become a published author - contributing some reflective writing into a bible study series for young people.

Baptism of Jesus 2 Voice Reflection

January 10, 2021January 5, 2021 / M McKinnell

(Written February, 2020 - Based on Matthew 3:13-17)

Voice 1: Jesus
Voice 2: Someone coming out in modern times

In the Beginning

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 / M McKinnell

(written November, 2020, based on John 1:1)

In the beginning was the word.

Nothing else, but God’s word, a plan! ...

Wine – God’s Miracle!

January 5, 2021 / M McKinnell

(Written January, 2019 - based on The Wedding at Cana - John 2:1-11)

First Stanza:

A miracle, a precious gift from God,
when you run on empty far too long.
Filling the barrel alone proved impossible -
God renews and refreshes His way!