Mark 14:43-52

by | Apr 19, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized

“Then all his disciples deserted him and ran away.” (vs. 50) How often does this describe me? How often do I keep my mouth shut when I should speak up? Or run away from Christ instead of to Him in my time if need? The amazing thing is that Jesus...

Mark 14:12-21

by | Apr 16, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized

“The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.” (vs. 21)Sometimes God works through and with us, as we willingly partner with Him. On the other...

Mark 13:1-27

by | Apr 12, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized

A passage about “Signs of the End of the Age” could be seen as scary. Or depressing. But what stood out to me this time were these phrases: “do not be alarmed,” (vs. 7) “do not worry,” (vs.11) and “he who stands firms to the...

Mark 12:28-34

by | Apr 9, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized

“You are not far from the kingdom of God.” – Jesus (Mark 12:34)This line from Jesus really stands out to me, especially because of who He was talking to at the time. Jesus didn’t usually get along with the teachers of the Law, the religious...