A Study of the Book of Mark, Part 3
As we begin our part three study of the Gospel of Mark, think about freedom for a moment. As I write this blog, tomorrow is the 4th of July. A national holiday in the USA and a time to reflect on the value of freedom that our forefathers gave us. As wonderful as our...
A Study of the Book of Mark, Part 2b
Last week, we discussed the teachings of Jesus on the Kingdom of God as written in Mark. This week we'll continue with that train of thought and talk about the cost of discipleship and the high calling of devotion to Jesus Christ. The Call of the First Disciples And...
A Study of the Book of Mark, Part 2a
Last week, in Part 1 of this series on Mark, we discussed in depth how Mark urges the reader to decide who Jesus is. Who is Jesus? How will I respond to Him? Is His death on the cross an abject failure, or is it God’s plan of salvation for the world? For Mark, Jesus...
A Study of the Book of Mark, Part 1
Peter is one of my favorite Bible characters. In Peter, we see a man who loves Jesus deeply but repeatedly flounders in his walk with God. The Gospel of Mark is Peter’s eyewitness account, as retold by Mark, of his time with Jesus and the other disciples before Jesus...
7 Principles for Kingdom Power
In last week’s blog, The Gospel of the Kingdom, we discussed how the Father gave Jesus all authority in heaven and on earth. Jesus has delegated His authority to His followers – you and me! We are His ambassadors of love and power. But how exactly do we walk in that...
The Gospel of the Kingdom
Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” Mark 10:15 What is the Kingdom of God? If you were to ask the average believer, they probably couldn’t answer you. Yet, in the New Testament, the Kingdom...
A Future Filled with Hope
For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully...
The Power of Proclamation, Part 2
A few years ago, a friend of mine was facing a life-threatening illness. She began to cry out to God for a miracle. The Holy Spirit showed her the following scripture, “I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.” (Psalm 118:17 KJV) Faith began to...
The Power of Proclamation, Part 1
Are you looking for breakthrough in your life? Every breakthrough requires an act of faith on our part. The Lord loves giving us opportunities to passionately exercise our faith. Let's look at the biblical account of King Joash in 2 Kings 13:14-20 to learn about the...
Abraham’s Steps to Success
“If you stay in Florida, it will be your grave.” What, Lord?! Nearly twenty years ago, I was walking and praying one evening in our Florida neighborhood. Suddenly, God spoke to me about leaving the Sunshine State. In fact, God made it clear that if we stayed in...
