Only Jesus prays for others while being mocked and crucified.

The rule and reign of God is more than a message, its the power of God invading the present world and setting captives free.

In a world of AI slop, meaningless memes, and internet trolls, we are a culture starved of purpose. Jesus' call to his disciples invites us into grand purpose while addressing the idols of career and family.

The message of Jesus helps us find our way into a better, more true story than the one being played out each night on our screens.

Drawing from Psalm 25 and the life of David, we are reminded that God is not only trustworthy but also a willing teacher who guides, instructs, and gives wisdom to those who actively seek Him.

Immediately after his baptism, Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the "wilderness". For the next 40 days, he was tested there by Satan, "the father of Lies". At a moment when his resources would have been depleted, what was Jesus' strategy to "resist"?

Mark is a man of few words. In describing Jesus' baptism, he simply gives us the facts. This might lead one to whiz by and declare "Not much to see here"!. Yet, if we slow down, we find within his concise description several beautiful and significant "Anchor Moments." These are moments that prepared Jesus to face the challenges ahead and may provide us with parallel Anchor Moments to draw upon ourselves.

How does an ancient story of a wilderness prophet speak into a time of anxiety, division, and uncertainty? By reminding us it is Gods desire to come and bring us into a life with him.

The Gospel of Mark is more than an ancient document - its the story of Jesus and the start of something new for you, for me, and for the world.

The Gospel of Mark is more than an ancient document - its the story of Jesus and the start of something new for you, for me, and for the world.