by jakeowensby | Oct 14, 2021 | Mark 10:35-45
When I was 23 I underwent a six-hour surgery. The physician harvested skin and muscle from my throat and from the sides of my mouth. He used that tissue to construct what is called a pharyngeal flap, a kind of artificial soft palate. You see, I was born without the...
by jakeowensby | Oct 1, 2021 | grace, Mark 10:2-16
She had endured beatings and intimidation for about a decade and a half. The breaking point came when her husband stuck a pistol in her face. That’s when my mother decided to divorce my father. This happened in the small-town, church-going Deep South of the 1960’s....
by jakeowensby | Sep 17, 2021 | Mark 9:30-37
People are more than one thing. Our worst moments do not define us. None of us is merely petty, angry, stubborn, self-absorbed, impatient, or hypocritical. We can also be kind, selfless, courageous, persistent, curious, and honest. Everybody operates from mixed...
by jakeowensby | Jun 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
We are all connected, whether we acknowledge that or not. I cannot really separate my well-being from yours. What you do affects everyone else. Life is all about relationships. Here’s a brief meditation: This video refers to a passage from Matthew and a prayer. Here’s...
by jakeowensby | Feb 7, 2020 | Matthew 5:13-20
Jesus had a way of making you stop and think. Think about who you are, what you stand for, and what you ought to be doing with your life. Frequently, he did this by saying odd and confusing things that force you to step back and reflect instead of giving you clear...
