We have all one, two or all three of the following. Health issues. Relationship stress. Financial woes. We just cannot see a way forward. In being stuck, which is not always a bad thing because a learning moment is upon us, we run to Jesus. Our prayers to Him…
What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “My Rabbi,” the blind man said, “I want to see!” — Mark 10:51, NLT Bartimaeus was blind. He literally could not see. Ask yourself what you literally cannot see. What is out of our vision? Where are…
He sat down, called the twelve disciples over to him, and said, “Whoever wants to be first must take last place and be the servant of everyone else.” — Mark 9:35, NLT Maybe it was your stern grandfather who said this to you when you had a childhood crime…
“If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.” — Mark 8:34b We can interpret the “cross” as a burden such as an unrewarding job, a physical illness, or some other unpleasant experience. With self-pitying…
They were completely amazed and said again and again, “Everything he does is wonderful. He even makes the deaf to hear and gives speech to those who cannot speak.” — Mark 7:37, NLT Let’s be clear here. Jesus is the miracle worker. As you just read, He makes the…
