God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
They Came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked the, “What were you arguing about on the road?” But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. Mark 9:33-34 (NIV) It is interesting to sit back at a distance and observe the way in which... Continue Reading →
And Jesus said unto him, If thou canst! All things are possible to him who believeth. Mark 9:23 (ASV) The father of the boy who was suffering under terrible spirits of seizures, asks Jesus for help. But the way he says it sparks a reaction in Jesus. He asks Jesus saying, “If you can, please... Continue Reading →
His clothes became dazzling White, whiter that anyone in the world could bleach them. And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Mark 9:3-4 (TNIV) If we have chosen to water down the scriptures to fit a simpler interpretation to swallow, there is little need to study at depth. We... Continue Reading →
Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to his disciples to set before the people. He also divided the two fish among them all. Mark 6:41 (TNIV) Wow, just unbelievable! Can we possibly imagine what it would have... Continue Reading →
While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. "Your daughter is dead," they said. "Why bother the teacher anymore?" Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, "Don't be afraid; just believe." Mark 5:35-36 (NIV) We live in a created environment with set rules which govern it and... Continue Reading →
“However, whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit has no forgiveness forever, but is guilty of everlasting sin.” Mark 3:29 (Reference Bible) These are not times to be speaking loudly about spirits. History has recorded many horrible atrocities committed by spiritualist and the common man´s dealings with such people. It is a subject that is not... Continue Reading →
So they were watching him closely to see whether he would cure the man on the Sabbath, in order that they might accuse him. Mark 3:2 (Reference Bible) It sounds strange to say it, but not everyone who has their eyes on Jesus is looking with good intentions. Those observing Him that day to see... Continue Reading →
There also came to him a leper, entreating him even on bended knee, saying to him: “If you just want to, you can make me clean.” Mark 1:40 (Reference Bible) One could feel a healthy sense of jealousy when reading of this poor leper who approached Jesus. Not for his terrible disease or even for... Continue Reading →
And he cured many who were ill with various diseases, and expelled many demons, and would not let the demons speak, because they knew him. Mark 1:34 (Byington) One may get a warm feeling when considering the mystery of angels. But what sensation comes over us when we talk of demons? Even in religious circles... Continue Reading →
So Jesus said to the: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.¨ Mark 1:17 (New World Translation) What does it mean; “Fishers of Men?” Why would Jesus want to take men who sought and gathered fishes and change their direction towards men and women? What is there to catch? All the... Continue Reading →
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