Monthly Archives: November 2018

Donald R. Elly, M. Div. Let me be the first to wish you a “Happy New Year in Christ!”  In the past several years I realized that our new beginning in Christ does not start with January 1st, but with … Continue reading →

Donald R. Elly, M. Div. “All the best to you” is how Eugene Peterson translated “Grace and Peace to you”, the second half of verse 4 of Rev.1:1-11 in the Message. This captured my attention, not that “Grace and Peace” are not important, but … Continue reading →

Donald R. Elly.  M. Div.  My title comes from a prayer sent to my wife, Anne, by a good friend in response to the murder of eleven Jewish worshippers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh , PA. It captured the mood of fear, darkness and anger so … Continue reading →

Donald R. Elly, M. Div. Jesus is angry with the religious authorities who administer the affairs of the temple and Mark makes clear why. (Jesus ) taught, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to … Continue reading →