Why Jesus Came

Why Jesus Came

The angel tells Joseph something about this son Mary will have. Who does the angel say this child is?

How to have a “Mary” Christmas

How to have a “Mary” Christmas

This December you can have a Mary Christmas or a Martha Christmas. In a Martha Christmas you are so frantic doing good things that you miss the best gift of all. In a Mary Christmas you recognize what is truly important and find the best gift of all.
Family Break 2024

Family Break 2024

The Wednesday in the Word podcast is on break to celebrate the arrival of my newest grandchild. We’ll return to the Gospel of John in January 2025. In the meantime: Listen to a previous series and here are 16 things to do while your Bible study is on break Photo...
November 2024 Reflections

November 2024 Reflections

Happy Thanksgiving! I’m humbled by and grateful for your involvement with Wednesday in the Word. I’m taking a break from the podcast to celebrate the arrival of my newest grandchild. We’ll return to the​ Gospel of John ​in January 2025. In the meantime, I invite...
14 Who is Jesus? (John 7)

14 Who is Jesus? (John 7)

Who is Jesus? The people respond with belief, confusion and awe over Jesus’ teachings. These responses reflect our complex relationship to truth.

13 The Bread of Life (John 6)

13 The Bread of Life (John 6)

John 6 opens with two famous miracles: feeding 5,000 people and Jesus walking on water. What makes this chapter intriguing is John does not focus on the miracles, but on their aftermath—the dialogue that follows.

Miriam: How to handle resentment

Miriam: How to handle resentment

How do you handle it when life isn’t fair? It’s easy to grow frustrated with our own lot in life and resent those who seem to have it better. Consider the story of Miriam.