The Son of Man, Jesus, came to seek and save the lost and he came to serve. The posture of a servant is one who not only is humble but…
God’s ways often seem counterintuitive. Giving up my life to gain it does not seem to make sense. Yet, every day God is calling us to give up our way…
One of the biggest struggles we often face in life, and particularly in the life of the church, is to step into something new God is calling us to. Not…
Jesus was tempted with the things of the world, just as we are each and every day. He was challenged to use His power to meet His everyday needs. He…
After spending several years with Jesus – living with Him and learning from Him – after having Jesus reveal His power and authority over everyone and everything – after failing…
In our passage today, we see that Jesus miraculously had the disciples feed another 4000 with 7 loaves of bread and a few fish. The Pharisees show up and ask…
Why does a slop-loving pig love slog? What would happen if we put a suit on the pig, would that change the “heart desire” of the pig? What if we…
Mark 7:5-8 (ESV) 5 And the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, “Why do your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat with defiled hands?” 6 And he said to them, “Well did…
Mark 6:45-52 (ESV) Jesus Walks on the Water 45 Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. 46 And after…
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand Mark 6:30-34 30 The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. 31 And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to…