Category Archives: Mark
The ‘Ghost’ of my Sin
For Herod himself had given orders to have John arrested, and he had him bound and put in prison. He did this because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, whom he had married. For John had been saying to Herod, … Continue reading
Draw Near to God…if you dare!
Jesus and his disciples went to the town of Capernaum. Then on the next Sabbath he went into the Jewish meeting place and started teaching. Everyone was amazed at his teaching. He taught with authority, and not like the teachers … Continue reading
What is My Excuse?
After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,†he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!†As Jesus walked beside the Sea … Continue reading
Prepare the Way!
The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your wayâ€ï»¿ï»¿â€” “a voice of one calling in the desert, … Continue reading
Wanted: an Available Tool in the Hand of God
Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun: I saw the tears of the oppressed – and they have no comforter; power was on the side of their oppressors – and they have … Continue reading
Where Will You Worship?
As he was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!†“Do you see all these great buildings?†replied Jesus. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every … Continue reading
Opportunity Days to Watch God Work
“Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?â€Â And they took offense at him.     Mark 3:3 (NIV) “He’s just _____.â€Â  “She’s only ___.â€Â Ever hear … Continue reading
God Loves, Part III
“…Do you still not see or understand? Are your hearts hardened?†Mark 8:17 (NIV) The LORD said to me, “Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another and is an adulteress. Love her as … Continue reading
Watch out for the Leaven!
From Henry: 14And they forgot to bring bread, so that they didn’t have even one loaf with them in the boat. 15And he gave them an order, saying, “Look! See that you keep away from the leaven of the Pharisees … Continue reading
Repentance: Part II
Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose … Continue reading