Today’s read covered Mark 8-14. I could talk about so many things in these chapters. Jesus’ teaching contains so much wisdom for us that is relevant and fresh; He speaks directly into our culture. In Mark 9:36-37,42 and 10:13-16, Jesus talks about children. He goes out of His way to make it clear that children …
Tag: Counter-Culture
What Has “Fastened Its Grip” On You?
Do you ever question if the Bible is still relevant today? Have you found yourself in a conversation trying to defend God’s Word to someone who thinks it’s just an old-fashioned book of myths and stories that has no application or connection to our modern-day sensibilities? Well, I beg to differ. God is eternal and …
The Adultery Test
How would you feel about taking an adultery test? In Numbers 5:11-31, there is a passage specifically addressed to women that describes how a woman could be found guilty or innocent if her husband had jealous thoughts about her and suspected she was having an affair. The process involved bringing the woman in question before …
When It Comes To Our Faith, We Either Fight Or Fail
Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints. For certain persons have crept in unnoticed, those who were long beforehand marked out for …
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What The World Needs Now Is Love {For Real}
When do you find out what someone really thinks of you? When is a person’s character revealed? I think all of us would agree that it is when things get difficult, that’s when we see what we’re made of and our true feelings about others come to light. One of God’s defining attributes is His …
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