Monthly Archives: August 2018

Donald R. Elly, M. Div. Jesus  is called out by the Scribes and Pharisees, “Why do your disciples not follow the traditions of past generations?” In defending his followers, Jesus confronts the Pharisee and Scribe in each of us. When … Continue reading →

Donald R. Elly, M. Div. When did you most recently affirm your trust in Jesus?  What were the circumstances leading to stake your future on Jesus? For me one occasion was dealing with Prostate Cancer, the failure of radical surgery … Continue reading →

Donald R. Elly, M. Div. “I am the living bread that came down from heaven.  Whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.”  These words … Continue reading →

Donald R. Elly, M. Div. John’s Gospel is very direct on two points:  1. Jesus is the bread of life. Trust Jesus, God incarnate.  As the sign of God’s reign breaking in “You will never be hungry or thirsty.”   … Continue reading →

Donald R. Elly, M. Div. “You gave me food for thought!” commented my niece in response to my reflection on the feeding of the five thousand.  It occurrs to me that food for thought applies to all that Jesus has … Continue reading →