Does God talk to you? Is He even real? How involved is God in our lives? We will be discussing these things this weekend at Timberline. Hope to see you there.

Facing the pivotal question of the Gospel of Mark, Jesus now intends on taking all those who would follow him much deeper into an understanding of his purpose and call on their lives. Each of us must find our own answer to The Mark Question.

In a heightened time of developing understanding within his disciples, Jesus heals a blind man in two stages. Could this be an enacted parable to instill in the disciples – and us – that seeing things clearly is a process that is wholly dependent upon him?

In a shocking interaction, it seems that Jesus is being quite rude (if not even racist) to a woman. Pastor Brent helps us see that in this very incident Jesus is in fact breaking the back of such thinking and initiating radical inclusion - by which ALL PEOPLE are now included and welcomed into the family of God!

Throughout Mark’s Gospel we see Jesus doing great signs and wonders and we also see him teaching. If his great mastery over all things is proven in the signs and wonders, we must allow whatever he teaches to take root across all of our lives!

Continuing an incredibly busy day, Jesus draws near to his disciples in a miraculous way. Explore the ways in which God showing up gives his people unparalleled confidence and intimacy.

I’m tired. You’re tired. We don’t have enough for the needs we’re facing. God doesn’t demand more from us. He does more in us and through us, and all he asks for in return is for us to see him and be with him!

We are all constantly facing decisions - some larger and more complex than others. In this episode in the Gospel of Mark, we encounter a tragic story of unstable faith and catastrophic results. How can we learn from what we are cautioned about, and how can we proactively prepare ourselves for the choices we face?

For many of us, Pentecost is a distant holiday celebration. But perhaps as we explore the birthday of the Christian Church we will find ourselves longing for the Pentecost-perspective and impact in us and through us!

Facing rejection, relational tension, is all too familiar to Jesus (especially in his hometown, and even his own family). But he shows us how to navigate those challenges well and sends us out (while all the while never leaving us)!