Mark 11:13-14 Did you know fig trees in the time of Jesus couldn’t produce figs on their own? They might have looked full and leafy on the outside, but unless a tiny wasp slid inside and pollinated them from within, nothing would grow. As followers of Jesus, we’re like a fig tree. We can look… Continue reading November 15th – Mark 11:13-14
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March 28th – Mark 4:39
Mark 4:39 Storms will come. Unexpected trials, heartbreak, and challenges that shake the very foundation of our lives. In those moments, fear tries to take over. We wonder if God sees, if He cares, if why He won’t calm the raging waves. But just as Jesus was in the boat with His disciples during the… Continue reading March 28th – Mark 4:39
August 7th – Mark 11:22-24
Week 1 - Understanding Faith (Mark 11:22-24) Joni Earedkson Tada once said, “Faith isn't the ability to believe long and far into the misty future. It's simply taking God at His Word and taking the next step.” In Mark, Jesus underscores the immense power of having faith in God's omnipotence. We are encouraged to approach… Continue reading August 7th – Mark 11:22-24
May 3rd – Mark 13:35-37
Mark 13:35-37 Jesus often taught in parables. And in Mark 13:35-37, Jesus tells of a traveling man who leaves his servants in charge while he’s gone. A story Jesus tells to impart a sacred charge, entrusting His house, authority, and work to us until His glorious return. As stewards of His divine inheritance, we are… Continue reading May 3rd – Mark 13:35-37
April 8th – Mark 13:24
Mark 13:24 As the anticipation builds for the upcoming eclipse, there's an electrifying energy in the air. People from around the country are flocking to the areas fortunate enough to witness this celestial spectacle. Mark 13:24 speaks of signs in the heavens heralding significant events, and the eclipse serves as a powerful reminder of these… Continue reading April 8th – Mark 13:24
April 2nd – Mark 4:26-29
Mark 4:26-29 Just as seeds planted in the ground grow and bear fruit, our faith can flourish when nurtured by God's Word and Spirit. In the quiet soil of our hearts the seeds of hope are planted, watered by the streams of grace that flow from the Lord. With steadfast trust, we scatter seeds of… Continue reading April 2nd – Mark 4:26-29
March 29th – Mark 9:31
Mark 9:31 Good Friday is a day of profound bittersweetness. On one hand it marks the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, a moment of immense sorrow and pain as the Son of God suffers the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. The brutality and injustice of the crucifixion evoke deep emotions of grief and anguish,… Continue reading March 29th – Mark 9:31
March 25th – Mark 11:12-14
Mark 11:12-14 As we approach the celebration of Resurrection Day, many are the lessons we can learn from Jesus during this most Holy Week. The accounts of Jesus cursing the fig tree and overturning the money-changing tables at the temple, both share a common theme of confronting hypocrisy and spiritual emptiness. In both instances, Jesus… Continue reading March 25th – Mark 11:12-14
March 17th – Mark 16:15
Mark 16:15 The message of Easter, the triumph of Christ over sin and death, is too precious to keep to ourselves. It’s a message of hope, redemption, and eternal life. And one meant to be shared with everyone we encounter. That’s why in Mark we are given the call to go throughout the earth, sharing… Continue reading March 17th – Mark 16:15
March 11th – Mark 16:19
Mark 16:19 In Mark 16:19, we witness the awe-inspiring moment of Jesus' ascension into heaven. A miraculous and powerful testament to His divine nature and authority. Yet as He ascended, He left His disciples with a beautiful promise, assuring them of His return one day. A promise made to us as well, and one that… Continue reading March 11th – Mark 16:19
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