Mark 3:1-6 Healing of the Man with the Withered Hand Let me tell you about my best friend Charlie. I was deep into one of the worst years of my life. Due to an injury, I had lost my long time dream of wrestling in college and had subsequently dropped out of school. I had… Continue reading Healing of the Man with the Withered Hand
Category: Inspiration
What an Awesome Justice System
Mark 2:23-29 – Sabbath Snacks Another few verses and another “I never noticed” moment. Like the whole fasting thing, Jesus was not be accused of doing anything wrong. He was being questioned about the actions of His disciples. It was His disciples that were feasting when everyone else was fasting … It was His followers… Continue reading What an Awesome Justice System
What an Awesome Justice System
Mark 2:23-29 – Sabbath Snacks Another few verses and another “I never noticed” moment. Like the whole fasting thing, Jesus was not be accused of doing anything wrong. He was being questioned about the actions of His disciples. It was His disciples that were feasting when everyone else was fasting … It was His followers… Continue reading What an Awesome Justice System
This Day Ain’t Big Enough for the Two of Us!
Mark 2:18-22 – Questions About Fasting Do you notice that these guys keeping asking Jesus why? They are obviously not getting the message that He is ushering in a whole knew way of thinking and living. Apparently, the Jews still had periods of fasting over calamities in the past like the destruction of the Temple hundreds of… Continue reading This Day Ain’t Big Enough for the Two of Us!
Chillin’ in His Crib
Mark 2:13-17 – Jesus Calls Levi I have to admit that it is still blowing me away that I never noticed this. I have no idea how many times I have read the gospels and if you count the sermons and discussions about them, one would have thought I would have picked up on such… Continue reading Chillin’ in His Crib
Seriously Man? You Gonna’ Cut My Roof?
Mark 2:1-12 Jesus Heals the Paralytic Let’s set the stage here: Jesus has gone home for the first time since starting his public ministry. As we saw yesterday, despite trying to keep it under wraps for a little while, the cleansed leper has leaked it to the press and now everybody has heard that Jesus is doing… Continue reading Seriously Man? You Gonna’ Cut My Roof?
Ready or Not – Facing the Future
Mark 1:35-45 Healing of the Leper (Not really the point) I mostly read the English Standard Version. Why? Because I like it. I am beginning to appreciate different translations more and more. Many will debate the accuracy of this one, the readability of that one, and the intent of another … blah, blah, blah. It… Continue reading Ready or Not – Facing the Future
Ready or Not
Mark 1:35-45 Healing of the Leper (Not really the point) I mostly read the English Standard Version. Why? Because I like it. I am beginning to appreciate different translations more and more. Many will debate the accuracy of this one, the readability of that one, and the intent of another … blah, blah, blah. It… Continue reading Ready or Not
Catching Up – Good News with Mark & Me
I am going to start posting my daily reading and thoughts as a blog entry. I have structured this like I would train for distance running, short hard sprints during the week with long runs on the weekend. I am taking it small bites so don’t be intimidated. Anyone can handle 6 to 10 verses/day.… Continue reading Catching Up – Good News with Mark & Me
My Eyes are Dry
The Holy Spirit empowers us to be effective witnesses. A witness is one who not only tells the truth, but also lives the truth. (Acts 1:8) “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Act… Continue reading My Eyes are Dry