God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.’ Mark 12:43 (NIV) Sitting down in front of the offering chest of the house of worship, Jesus observes the people bringing their offerings to the Lord. He sees a remarkable... Continue Reading →
“What then will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and kill those tenants and give the vineyard to others.’ Mark 12:9 (NIV) Does Jesus paint an accurate picture of the scene of this world? In this parable of the vineyard is it easy to see who the characters are? Could we say... Continue Reading →
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:18 (NIV) Could it be possible? Written here in the first chapter of the book of Matthew is... Continue Reading →
“And if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone tied around his neck.´ Mark 9:42 (NIV) Our Shepherd leads His flock forward into understanding. Gently He brings us past the obstacles and dangers. ... Continue Reading →
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 →
“You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “How long shall I stay with you? Bring the boy to me.” Mark 9:19 (TNIV) The small party came down the mountain. Peter James and John had just seen the Lord transfigured to extra-earthly light. They had seen Jesus shinning as He does in the heavenly realms. But now they... Continue Reading →
Or what can you give in Exchange for your soul? Mark 8:37 (TNIV) Did we create ourselves? Were we the ones who planned our existence? Did we fabricate our physical make up? Did we engineer everything, thinking of all the details? Did we control the variables? Did we pull all the millions of pieces together... Continue Reading →
He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man´s eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?” Mark 8:23 (TNIV) Peculiar may be the way in which Jesus healed this blind man. They were in town when He... Continue Reading →
Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked them: “Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Are your hearts hardened? Mark 8:17 (TNIV) The human being is an amazing work of art. The body and the mind have many intricate systems that wonderfully function to achieve marvelous results. We... Continue Reading →
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