Why do life struggles always come in pairs?
Social problems layer atop spiritual struggles that layer on practical issues. These happen to us today, just as they happened in the time of Christ. Today, we start Day #11 of the #LentChallenge in Mark 5:21-43, which wraps two stories into one. We read of… A woman...What If Jesus Is Calling You into the Wild?
Mark, also called John Mark, is a fairly young man when he authored this Gospel. Later, he becomes a close companion of the apostle Peter and a recurring character in the Book of Acts. If Matthew was written mostly for a Jewish audience, then Mark targets the Gentile...The Loudest Part of Your Life Will Surprise You
An old aphorism states that “actions speak louder than words.” But what’s the loudest part of your life? Like me, you’d like to see others live what they believe not just talk about what they believe. Maybe like me, you’d like to see that in yourself. That’s why I’m...
When God Surprises You (Big Time!)
This living breath of God has spoken of the hope found in Christ for centuries. And every time I think I’ve learned all there is about Jesus or his teachings, I’m reminded I’ve barely skimmed the surface.
