Category Archives: Mark

It’s a short reading in my plan this morning . . . just 7 verses . . . 7 familiar verses . . . 7 kinda repetitive verses . . . something I might normally do a “read and go” … Continue reading →

I want to be like her when I grow up. Independent of thought . . . quietly courageous . . . unencumbered by what others might think. I want to model her resolve . . . I want to emulate … Continue reading →

His eyes may not have worked . . . but there were no problems with his vocal chords. He was a blind beggar with a loud voice. And on this day, hearing that Jesus was approaching, his cry turned from, … Continue reading →

What was it like the first time they heard Him use the term in reference to Himself? I know these 12 guys weren’t exactly scholars . . . but every Jewish boy was grounded in the basics . . . … Continue reading →

In many ways, it just doesn’t seem possible. With all they had heard . . . with all they had seen . . . with all they had touched and experienced . . . how is it possible that they … Continue reading →

Expectations are a powerful thing. A plan is made . . . an outcome is envisioned . . . anticipation mounts. But what happens when expectation is not realized . . . disappointment, big time disappointment. I know how sour … Continue reading →

As well as you think you might know someone, sometimes they surprise you. My wife surprised me this past week. For the Good Friday service at our church, she was asked to share a word of testimony . . . … Continue reading →

They were getting more and more frustrated. The chief priests and council had hit the wall with Jesus. Enough was enough! They had found Him in the garden . . . they had seized Him with their guard . . … Continue reading →

They are words that cause me to pause. As I hover over them, I ask myself, “Do I really believe that? And if I do, what difference should it be making?” Jesus wanted His disciples to get it . . … Continue reading →

It was an open, honest conversation between a truth seeker and the Truth-Giver. The young man ran up to Jesus, anxious to hear from Him . . . knelt before Jesus, humbling showing his respect for Him . . . … Continue reading →