Archive for 'Faith'

The Leaven of Petty Concerns

Mark 8: 14-21 James 1: 12-18 / Psa 94 Do you not yet perceive or understand? Are your hearts hardened? Having eyes do you not see, and having ears do you not hear? (Mark 8:16-17) How does one fathom God’s kingdom? Its mysteries who can perceive? Let’s pray for the Spirit’s wisdom, To open our [...]

Foreboding Signs

Mark 8: 11-13 James 1:1-11 / Psa 119 Why does this generation seek a sign? (Mark 8:12) We do not need to seek a sign To understand all things divine. These are revealed to us in time, Have faith and trust in God’s design. The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with him, seeking [...]

Lessons in Faith and Humility

Mark 6:1-6 2 Sm 24: 2,9-17 / Psa 32 He could not do any miracles there, except lay His hands on a few sick people and heal them. He was amazed at their lack of faith. (Mark 6:6) Like Jesus we are not always free From the prejudice of our own kin; Contempt comes from [...]

Touched and Healed

Mark 5: 21-43 2 Sm 18: 9-10, 14, 24-25, 30 – 19:3 / Ps 86:1-6 “Daughter, your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be cured of your affliction.” (Mark 5:34) A little faith can gain so much Once we give in to plans divine, And from our pain His healing touch Will transform [...]

The Faith of a Child

Mark 4: 35-41 2 Sm 12: 1-7, 10-17/ Ps 51: 12-17 Why are you afraid? Do you not yet have faith? (Mark 4:40) In every storm we face on earth, Christ’s in the stern when we leave berth. Don’t be afraid, or hesitate, Trials only serve to form our faith. One day, as evening came, [...]

The Pharisees’ Paralysis

Mark 3: 1-6 1 Sm 17: 32-33, 37, 40-51/ Ps 144 “Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than destroy it?” But they remained silent. (Mark 3:4) Lack of compassion leads to Pride, The Pharisees’ paralysis; But it can never be denied, Love will [...]