Here are a few statistics I found online that may (or may not) surprise you. The U.S. has the sixth-highest divorce rate in the world. Some data indicates 40-50% of married couples file for divorce, but others say the actual divorce rate is nearer 30%. Of remarriages, 60% of second marriages and 73% of third …
Riches or Redemption?
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 …
The Way Of The Word 