A Study of the Book of Mark – The Power of the Testimony
Weird is Normal? Have you ever observed bizarre behavior at sporting events? Perhaps you've seen downright crazy behavior that society finds acceptable because that’s “normal” for sports. For example, it’s not uncommon for adult men at an NFL football game to remove...
A Study of the Book of Mark – Jesus, Lord of All
We send our prayers to those impacted by recent natural disasters and the victims and families of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. We mourn with those who have lost loved ones, homes, and property. May God grant them the strength to face today and move ahead...
A New Season
There is a hint of fall in the air. The air is cooler and dryer, the days are shorter, and plants and trees are beginning to display their majestic fall colors. I love the fall season! For most, discerning the transition of natural seasons is easy. But what...
A Study of the Book of Mark – The Power of the Seed
Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, I remember hearing a lot about “meditation.” Many in America involved with the counter cultural movement were “into” all sorts of eastern religions and spiritual practices. Mediation was one of those practices, even “elevated” by the...
A Study of the Book of Mark – The Progressive Nature of the Word
Have you ever rebuked God? Before you answer, consider Peter’s correction of Jesus in Mark 8:32, “…Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him.” (NKJV) Scandalous! Peter, rebuking Jesus—why? I’ll get back to Peter and this question in a moment, for now, let’s...
A Study of the Book of Mark – Parable of the Sower
Pilate asked Jesus, “What is truth?” Jesus, God in human flesh, is truth revealed. What is obvious to many is hidden to multitudes. Neither Pilate, the religious leaders, nor most of Jewish society in Jesus’ day could understand the message of God’s kingdom...
Honoring His Presence
I love the Lord’s presence. To wait before Him through worship and prayer is a privilege. I love those moments when, while waiting before Him, His presence suddenly surrounds and envelops—it is wonderful beyond words. To have His love, peace, and joy overtake...
A Study of the Book of Mark, Part 9
Family: the word should cause emotions of love and joy to permeate us. For many, this isn’t the case. Broken families seem to be the more consistent norm in society. Yet, God intended that family would be the building blocks to our relationship with Him and with...
A Study of the Book of Mark, Part 6-8
Have you ever heard someone say, “I love Jesus, but I hate religion?” The statement has merit. Jesus reacted against religion that “bound” people in formalism devoid of truth and grace. Jesus is truth, and in Him, freedom is discovered—not just from darkness, but from...
Miracle Kidneys
Some of my fondest memories as a child are of my grandparents and their farm in the Midwest. My brother and I spent most of our childhood summers on their dairy farm, and the scenes of rolling green pasture land and endless rows of corn fields still flash across my...
