Luke goes to great detail to point out the specific time in which John the Baptist began his ministry of preparing the way for Jesus. The people had waited centuries…
The lectionary for this week focused on All Saints Day - a day to remember and thank God for the lives of God’s people who witnessed of Christ, often at…
Our reading focuses on a blind man who refused to let Jesus pass him by. His interchange with Jesus is a template for how God deals with His children when…
Through this psalm we'll discover the thoughts of a man after God's own heart as he ponders the intricacy and majesty of the universe, the fined-tuned precision of the created…
One of the great mysteries that people seek to understand is the love of God. Every definition fails to fully define it. John 3:16-17 overwhelms us with its meaning. We…
After another dispute with the religious leaders, Jesus went to a Gentile area. When a Greek woman there recognized Him and asked Him to free her daughter from a demon,…
When Jesus is met by crowds who crossed the Sea of Galilee seeking Him, He chides them for being more concerned about getting a free meal than doing the work…
This reading reveals the compassion of Jesus toward people who have been deprived of sound doctrine and healthy leadership. His selfless concern for them, and His desire to teach them…
The gospel reading focuses on two healings - one Jesus actively carries out, while the other is seemingly taken from Him. There is much to discover from these intertwined healings…
In this early section of Mark, we see Jesus showing God’s intent for the Sabbath as it pertains to those in need. As a result, He is met with resistance…