Deadly Familiarity
If you read the gospel of Mark in one sitting you’d be shocked by what happens at the beginning of Mark 6. Think of all that Jesus has accomplished up to this point. He has really become quite the celebrity.… Continue Reading
Mark devotions
Why Did Jesus Say "Give Her Something To Eat"?
Picture a scene with me. Your beloved daughter has been horribly sick. It has swallowed up every bit of your time, your resources, and your mental energy. And rightly so. She’s your baby girl. She’s your world. A couple days… Continue Reading
Vending Machine Jesus
God isn’t a genie. He’s not some passive deity who responds to our every whim—dispensing answers to our deepest wishes. He’s not a cosmic vending machine where we put in our quarters, hit the correct button, and then enjoy the… Continue Reading
Why’d The Pigs Have to Die?
One of my favorite stories in the Bible is the story of Jesus healing the Gerasene demoniac. It’s a beautiful picture of Jesus’ redemption. (See here) But there is one question that always comes up with this story. It centers… Continue Reading