TreasuresInTerraCotta

I’ve been struggling my way through John on my own. I have discovered that I like and need the commentary, insight and forced discipline of a Bible study with homework. Forging my own way is often less than satisfying, but here I am trying to glean something from John. A few days ago I read about Jesus’ first miracle; turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana. We probably all know the story. [Jesus’] mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, "Fill the jars with water." (John 2:5-7) Pretty simple instructions. A little illogical perhaps, but simple. And what was the response? “so they filled them to the brim.” (John 2:7) To the brim! I loved that! Unlike me when in my haste to get dinner on the table I fill glasses about ¾ full. Even in my most normal moments when I “fill” a glass or...

No sooner than I started this blog did the ravages of morning-sickness (really, all-day-sickness) set in. I was left feeling queasy and tired virtually all day. And for some reason, the wirr-wirr-wirr of the computer was especially nauseating. I think it caused my brain to feel motion-sick. Fortunately, I am feeling much better and the computer no longer repulses me. Morning sickness aside, however, I discovered that I am absolutely not an every-day-blogger. I just don't have that much to say. I suspect my melencholy nature is to blame. Regardless, this extended silence will hopefully be uncommon. And we will see how this little blog develops.