What do we do when people act out that which we try to repress?  (Texts referenced: Mark 5.14-15; 16-17; 18-20)

Outside of horror movies, we don't tend to talk much about demons or unclean spirits these days. But perhaps we should. (Texts referenced: Mark 5.1-5; 6-8; 9-10; 11-13. The Gerasa massacre happened in 68 CE.)

Divisions that threaten to tear apart communities have always been encouraged by those who fear change.

As a storm builds in Jerusalem, Mark tells the story of a storm Jesus encountered. Or maybe a storm that encountered Jesus... (Texts referenced: Mark 4.35-37; 38-39; Psalm 107.23, 28-29)

What hope have you held for a long time? Have you ever considered giving up on what you're waiting for? You're not alone...

Mark, mustard seeds and the little things we do. (Texts referenced: Mark 4.26-29; Joel 3.13, 3.10; Mark 4.30-32; Isaiah 2.4; Mark 4.33-34)

Some secrets lie in plain sight - for those with eyes to see... (Texts referenced: Mark 4.21-23; 24-25)

Just because a story is short, doesn't always mean it's easier to follow... (Texts referenced: Mark 4.10-12; 13; 14-17; 18-19; 20)

One of Jesus' best-known parables, but perhaps we struggle to hear it because of our over-familiarity... (Texts referenced: Mark 3.35; 4.1-9)

"There is a friend that sticks closer than a brother." But there are brothers who push their siblings away... 

(My allergies are doing a number on me at the moment, so I apologize in advance for my crackly voice.)