Author Archives: Clark Bunch

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About Clark Bunch

Pastor (Unity Baptist) author (God is Near) husband, father, blogger, coffee enthusiast.

Jesus as Mother Hen

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Sunday was Mother’s Day. We are going to look at some words of Jesus, talk about the language of analogy and share the Gospel; it’s a special day but we are going to do what we do every Sunday at … Continue reading →

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Jesus Being Jesus

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Post-resurrection appearances: Let’s recap. There were the women in the garden (at the tomb), there were the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, and John 21 will be the third time he appeared to a group of the Apostles … Continue reading →

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Jesus, the Holy Spirit and “Believing Thomas”

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Clark Bunch

All the disciples had trouble believing at first. In Luke’s account, Jesus had to eat solid food to convince them he wasn’t a spirit. It’s a shame Thomas will forever have “doubting” paired with his name. (He did make an … Continue reading →

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Jesus Appears to the Disciples

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Clark Bunch

This is a continuation of the text we read last week in Luke 24. The two disciples Jesus met on the road to Emmaus were present with the others in Jerusalem when Jesus appeared, as we read last week in … Continue reading →

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The Road to Emmaus

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Jesus met a couple of disciples on the road discussing the events of the crucifixion and the possible resurrection. Prevented from recognizing him, they were given the opportunity to explain what they were discussing. Then Jesus explained the scriptures and … Continue reading →

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Eastertide

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Clark Bunch

I do not preach or read scripture from a lectionary and we don’t say much about the Christian calendar at Unity Baptist. Christmas and Easter are the “tent poles” if you will that most, I would say the vast majority, … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Resurrection!

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Jesus was dead. Jesus was resurrected; not just brought back to life but new life in a glorified body. Death, hell and the grave have been defeated. What else is there to be afraid of?

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Holy Saturday

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Holy Saturday, also known as Black Saturday, is the full day Jesus spent in the grave. No lessons, no sermons, no miracles. His followers were scattered to the wind and each may have been unaware of what was happening with … Continue reading →

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The Crucifixion

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Some people carry a small silver cross in their pocket to remind them of Jesus throughout the day, or wear a gold cross on a chain or necklace. Some images of the cross are absolutely gorgeous, perhaps covered with flowers … Continue reading →

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Jesus Washed Feet

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Clark Bunch

What would you do if you knew, for a fact, that you only had one day left on this earth. Jesus knew, and he washed feet. In my post on the Last Supper, I referenced that event in the synoptic … Continue reading →

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