“Then he returned and found the disciples asleep. He said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Couldn’t you watch with me even one hour? Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Then Jesus left them again and prayed the same prayer… Read More Keep Watch with Me (Part 2) – A Meditation on Mark 14:37-40
“He took Peter, James, and John with him, and he became deeply troubled and distressed. He told them, “My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” He went on a little farther and fell to the ground. He prayed that, if it were possible, the awful hour… Read More Keep Watch with Me (Part 1) – A Meditation on Mark 14:33-35
“Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. I tell you, you can… Read More Faith and Forgiveness – A Meditation on Mark 11:22-25
“Let me illustrate this further. Who is powerful enough to enter the house of a strong man like Satan and plunder his goods? Only someone even stronger—someone who could tie him up and then plunder his house” (NLT). One thing scripture is absolutely clear about is that we are in battle. This battle is not… Read More Strongest Man Contest – A Meditation on Mark 3:27
“Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose” – Matt. 5:17 (NLT). The Bible speaks about the law often. The law is a general term, and frequently a confusing one, that is used throughout… Read More The Law is Love – A Meditation Matthew 5:17
“Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.” While this passage is most often applied to our relationships with others, and rightfully so, I want to shift our mindset and focus this passage on our relationship with God. Quick to Listen:… Read More Hasten Yourself to go a Little Slower – A Meditation on James 1:19
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