Category Archives: Drama in the Bible

The Power of the Side Story

Posted on December 5, 2018 by thielelyn

The main focus in most stories is big, dramatic and polarising. We hear a lot about them, but off to the side, something’s going on that’s often discounted by the watchers. For instance, have you wondered about the few people … Continue reading →

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Bit Players in the Main Story

Posted on June 20, 2018 by thielelyn

‘Are there any new shoots on our orchids yet?’ My husband bent over to part the foliage and showed me a small green stalk beginning to poke its way up at the base of the other fronds. ‘Here’s one’, he … Continue reading →

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Understanding a Cover by its Book

Posted on November 24, 2015 by thielelyn

After the last supper that Jesus had with his disciples, he told them a frightening thing. ‘You will all desert me’. What an accusation! They refused to accept it and Peter declared, ‘Never! I’ll never be ashamed of you!’ Jesus replied, ‘Peter, … Continue reading →

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Are You Sorry for the Fig Tree that was Cursed?

Posted on October 13, 2015 by thielelyn

Have you ever felt sorry for the fig tree that Jesus cursed? I have. Let’s leave the fig tree for a moment and go back to the previous day in Jesus’ life. Imagine you’re there by the side of the … Continue reading →

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