And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith. Who is it who conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? 1 John 5:4-5 The power of the Kingdom of God (cf. Mark 9:1) has sadly been misinterpreted by so many. Our sensibilities today …
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Feb 01
Kingdom Time and Our Problems
How long, O Lord? -Psalm 13:1 The Psalmist in Psalm 13, repeatedly cries out, “How long…?” Our patience and God’s time rarely coincide. When it comes to personal tragedy, time is always at a premium. In Mark’s Gospel time is noted for us in times of tragedy or trial. This keeps …
Jan 18
Spiritual Attention
Mark 4:1-20 We often make our spiritual lives more complicated than they need to be. It goes back to the time where the sisters Mary and Martha were hosting Jesus in their home. Martha was in a flurry and bothered by all that needed to be done, but Mary was at the feet of Jesus …
Jan 11
How to Stop the Legalist
When I was younger, we had a saying about our “Christian standards,” that I don’t drink, don’t smoke, don’t chew, and don’t go out with girls that do! Though it was a joking way to say it, it did also reinforce something we discussed in Pub Theology last Monday. We talked about “legalism.” Most of …
