Monthly Archives: March 2018

For Love Luke 14:25-35 Out of your top priorities in life, which one takes priority? Something does. One is loved and treasured more than the others. And whatever it is, you will serve. Don’t take my word for it. “No … Continue reading →

Follow the Leader Luke 9:57-62 Following the leader means following the leader. I know that sounds obvious, but when our attitude is that we’ll follow in our own way and our own time, are we actually following? They all wanted … Continue reading →

Calling the Crowd Mark 8:34-38 For months now, a lot of people have been following Jesus. Or at least hanging out around him. The miracles have been impressive and the teaching authoritative. His run-ins with the religious hot shots have … Continue reading →

Rebuking Jesus Mark 8:31-33 Jesus had clearly laid out what was around the corner. He was going to suffer, be rejected, and be killed. And then he was going to rise again. I don’t know that Peter heard the “rise … Continue reading →

Who do you say? Mark 8:27-30 People have opinions. Whether it’s politics, sports, or religion. And they don’t mind sharing them. Sometimes, you don’t even have to ask. They’ll just tell you. People had opinions about Jesus. Some thought he … Continue reading →

Pie Charts and Leaven Mark 8:14-26 A pie chart is a circle divided into slices to show numerical proportions. Talk about a pie chart and my eyes will glaze over and my mouth will water at the thought of pie. … Continue reading →

Again Mark 8:1-13 The plot sounds familiar: a hungry crowd, a compassionate Jesus, and a perplexed set of disciples. And given the disciples participation with feeding 5000 in Mark 6, their question in Mark 8 sounds strange. “How can one … Continue reading →

Up Close and Personal Mark 7:24-37 As a little kid, I avoided the cooties like the plague. I didn’t know what cooties were any more than I knew what a plague was. But girls had the cooties and I was … Continue reading →

Wash Up! Mark 7:1-23 “The heart of man’s problem is the problem with man’s heart.” “Wash up! Dinner’s ready!” Mom didn’t want dirty hands at the table. Whether or not cleanliness was next to godliness, it was required at the … Continue reading →

No Time to Eat Mark 6:30-56 Looking at me, you’ll find this hard to believe, but I don’t miss many meals. (Insert laughter here.) Still, like you I have those days when I get busy and can’t stop to grab … Continue reading →