James 5:13-20—Rescue for the Weary

How would you define the difference between being tired and being weary? Think about it for a moment. Have you ever been bone-dead-weary, worn out from a lengthy struggle of some kind? Listen to a good description of… Read More

James 4:11-12—No Right to Judge

  Suppose… You enter a courtroom by way of the judge’s chamber door. You’re wearing the judge’s robe and wielding his gavel. You sit down in his chair behind the bench. You speak forcefully, calling the courtroom to… Read More

James: Faith Meets Reality

  “Life stinks!” So read a small sign dangling in the rear window of a passing car—a pricey sporty BMW. Most of us assume a person able to afford a car like that would have life pretty good…. Read More

Praying Psalm 77: The Right Focus

There I was again, doing what I’d done dozens of times before—laying awake, shooting advice at the ceiling, giving God reason after reason why He ought to do what I wanted. I cried, I pouted, I fumed, I… Read More

#60: The Spirit of Bartimaeus

On His way to Jerusalem, Jesus passed through Jericho. The road would’ve been crowded with people traveling toward the Holy City for the coming week’s Passover feast. Many of those travelers attached themselves to Jesus and His companions,… Read More

#51: First Step, Prayer

Have you ever made several attempts at a goal, failed repeatedly, gotten frustrated with your lack of success—then realized that you had never once prayed about your plans, never once asked God to guide or bless? How easy… Read More

#40: Not a Quitter

Can you recall a time when you wanted something so badly that you went to great effort to get it, persisting through obstacles and delays, holding on when all seemed lost? What held such power over you that… Read More

#37: Crisis Faith or Constant Faith?

Where were you on 9/11? Most people recall with crystal clarity where they were when the first hijacked plane hit the World Trade Center. Most also know where they were on the first Sunday after 9/11. Churches all… Read More

#21: Choosing Right When Wrong Feels Better

Welcome to our study, Knowing Jesus! Last week, we completed Mark 3. (In the archives you’ll find any posts you missed.) By the end of this study, we’ll have a pretty detailed picture of the life of Christ… Read More

#11: Lessons Learned

Welcome back to our study on Mark. We’re on a mission to know Jesus better. So glad you’re here! Pick up your Bible and read on. Read Mark 1, letting your mind wander back over all we’ve discussed… Read More