The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. That's the story of the Magi, and that's our story. Consider the testimony of the "magos." (Matthew 2.1-12, December 15, 2013)

In a culture of ingratitude and complaining, God commands us to give thanks and to do all things without grumbling. Why would He want us to do that? (1 Thessalonians 5.18, Philippians 2.14, November 24, 2013)

Jesus was fully human and fully divine when God became flesh and dwelt among us. Since Jesus was a man of prayer, what do we learn about prayer from His prayer life? What action step can we take this week to prayer more like Jesus? (Mark 1.35-39, November 17, 2013)

The life and ministry of Jesus demonstrates that the spiritual forces of darkness are very real, very defeated, and yet still a very real struggle for believers today. (Mark 1.19-34, November 10, 2013)

What does Jesus want from us? His call has two parts, but we often forget the second. What is the full call of a disciple of Christ? (Mark 1.16-20, November 3, 2013)

Mark 1.14-15 (September 29, 2013)

What exactly happened in the wilderness when Jesus was tempted by Satan? More than our souls can ever comprehend. (Mark 1.12-13, September 22, 2013)

Mark 1.9-11 (September 15, 2013)

Mark begins the gospel story with John the Baptist preaching that Jesus would come to "baptize" us with the Holy Spirit. What exactly does that mean? (Mark 1.1-8, September 8, 2013)

The God inspired author of the Gospel of Mark has a powerful testimony of God's grace and redemption. (Mark 1.1, September 1, 2013)