“Jesus responded and said, ‘It’s written that it isn’t by bread only that humans will live, but by every utterance from the mouth of God’” (Matthew 4.4). Later, when this time in the Wild Place is complete and he’s returned… Read moreWild Place: Enough

“The Tempter came to him saying, ‘If you’re the son of God, speak to these here stones so that they will become bread” (Matthew 4.3). What’s wrong with making bread? It’s not like there’s a shortage of stones. No doubt,… Read moreWild Place: Bread

“Afterward, Jesus was led into the Wild Place by the Spirit to experience temptation by the Devil” (Matthew 4.1). Why did Jesus say no? Think about that for a moment. You’ve heard this story before. Jesus, right after his baptism… Read moreWild Place: Temptation

“Then Jesus was led into the wild place in order to be tempted by the Evil One” (Matthew 4.1). No matter the year or how short or long the season of the Epiphany, we always end up in the same… Read moreThe Time Being: Temptation

“When Herod died, a Divine Messenger came to Joseph in Egypt in a dream saying, ‘Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel. The one who wanted to kill the child is dead’”… Read moreThe Time Being: Dreams on the Way