Yesterday, I touched on Jesus’ encounter with the rich young ruler who was unwilling to give up his earthly possessions to follow Jesus. He desired heaven, but his position and wealth in this life had too strong of a hold on his heart. As the young man turned his back and walked away, sad that …
Do You Have Faith Like A Child?
This week my scripture study is focused on Mark 10. I’m following the Growing 4 Life Bible Reading Plan for 2023, which has us on a slow pace through this gospel of Mark (one chapter each week). There are so many opinions and ideas in our world about what it really means to be a …
When You Just Can’t Believe
Have you ever been told something that you found difficult to believe? There’s a term for this; it’s called “cognitive dissonance.” It’s defined as the mental conflict that occurs when beliefs or assumptions are contradicted by new information. The stronger your belief, the more tension there is when those beliefs are challenged, questioned, or proven …
Transformation
Peter, James, and John were Jesus’ “inner circle” of disciples. They were invited to know Jesus in a more intimate, personal way. Often, Jesus would take the three of them aside, or with Him as He taught and ministered. As Matthew, Mark, and Luke all tell us, only these three were privileged to go up …
A Distinguishing Mark Of A True Follower
At the end of Mark 8, Jesus teaches us plainly about the distinguishing characteristics of His true followers. He draws a line in the sand, and His words should convict all of us and cause us to examine our hearts. The conversation begins when He states plainly what is ahead for Him. He will “suffer …
The Way Of The Word 