THE STORY OF JESUS: Mark 1:35-39 “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus prayed.” (Mark 1:35) “Let us go… to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also.” (Mark 1:38) As a follower of Jesus, we look to Jesus for guidance in how to live. Here we see Jesus prioritizing His time – His…
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Desperate and determined!!!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Psalm 42 “My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.” (Psalm 42:2) The Psalm writer is being challenged for his belief in God. All day long people say to me, “Where is your God?” (v.3) And this is causing him to struggle and doubt. He is desperate for God to reveal Himself….
You have called me higher!
Someone recommended this song to me as we consider the call we have received. A good reminder that this specific vocational call is part of a bigger calling. I am called to grow deeper and stronger and fuller in my life in Christ! Sitting around and waiting, playing it safe, avoiding difficulties is not our…
For me???
THE STORY OF JESUS: 2 Samuel 5-9 “Who am I, Sovereign Lord, that you have brought me this far?” (2 Samuel 7:18) As a follower of Jesus I can relate to what David says here. Who am I that I get to call God my father (2 Samuel 7:14)? How can God bless me, when like David I have my own…
‘Eerdbiedig’!?
I grew up in a traditional church where the worship was ‘reverent’. By reverent I mean formal, serious, orderly, with everyone quiet and appropriately dressed. There would be major concern if someone would have spoken out of turn… If someone expressed their worship too loudly or visibly… If someone clapped during the service or raised…
Weak in the knees before Jesus!
THE STORY OF JESUS: 2 Samuel 1-4 “And today, though I am the anointed king, I am weak…” (2 Samuel 3:39) As a follower of Jesus, I am drawn to His strength of character and depth of love. I am not drawn to Jesus because of His followers, nor because I am so strong. In fact, those who gather…
Following Jesus – simple but not easy?
What do you think?
Bring them to Jesus (i.e. PRAY!)
THE STORY OF JESUS: Mark 1:29-34 “The people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed.” (Mark 1:32) As a follower of Jesus, I’ve prayed for sickness and demons. People who deny the spiritual reject both healing and the reality of demons. And yet miracles still occur, and demons still impact our world, believe in or not. Long…
Spread the news!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Mark 1:21-28 “News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee.” (Mark 1:28) Why do I follow Jesus? Because news of Him has spread through history to me, and I am drawn to Him. He has spoken with an authority in my life that I cannot deny. He has addressed evil…
Reflecting the good news of the kingdom!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Mark 1:14-20 “The time has come, the kingdom of God has come near!” (Mark 1:15) As followers of Jesus, we believe the good news of God’s kingdom. We believe Jesus has beaten Satan and reclaimed Adam’s throne for humanity. We believe Jesus is ruling all creation (Genesis 1:26-28, Matthew 28:18-20). And we are called to…