Washing Feet: An Example of Service or Something More?

Jesus Washing Peter's Feet by Ford Madox Brown 1852-6 So, during supper, fully aware that the Father had put everything into his power and that he had come from God and was returning to God, he rose from supper and took off his outer garments. He took a towel and tied around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and dry them with the towel around his waist. - John 13:2-5 Today, in 2024 A.D., we don't give much thought to these few sentences. The impact of the activity of Jesus is lost on us because a) We wear shoes everywhere. Many of us even have "inside shoes" and "outside shoes". b) The Church's liturgy (as popularly practiced) often misses or lessens the importance of this event (pro tip: it's not simply Jesus giving and example of serving others). Contrary to what we see in the movies, the roads in the time of Jesus weren't all covered in perfectly placed cobblestones or silky, fine dust. If r

God's timing.

Bella at 4 months!
It's hard to believe that this little one is 4 months-old already.  Time sure does fly.  I've really enjoyed Isabella.  I know that seems strange to say and I'm not saying I haven't enjoyed the previous 6 kids.  What I mean is that I've really been able to enjoy her.

When you have children, especially every two years or so, sometimes it's hard to take time to enjoy them.  However, now that the others are older and pretty much self-sufficient (are they ever, are we ever), I'm able to really take the time to just enjoy her, to soak in her personality.

I thank God for the gift of her and all of our children.  I thank God for the gift of His timing.  I thank God for a Godly wife who is open to God's plan for life, love, and family.

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Annie said…
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