Today’s Word
The Other Side of the Coin
And He was saying to them, “To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom of God; but those who are outside get everything in parables.” Mark 4:11 But – Jesus distinguished between those who were called and those who heard. The called ones were given the opportunity to peer into the mystery of…
The Antidote
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus Romans 8:1 No Condemnation – It seems as though all of my life I have been reminded that I am not good enough. Leftover childhood trauma made me an overachiever, but every overachiever knows that under the skin is a fragile human…
Prevention Plan
“Render the hearts of this people insensitive, their ears dull, and their eyes dim, otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and return and be healed.” Isaiah 6:10 Otherwise – God’s plan includes punishment. Oh, did you think that God will always forgive? Have you been duped…
Sibling Rivalry
“for whoever does the will of God, this one is My brother, and My sister and mother.” Mark 3:35 Does – Where do your loyalties lie? Who do you treat as blood-relatives? Who is in your family? According to the Master, everyone who does the will of the Father is kin to you. Oh, and…
The Context of Conflict
“And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.” Mark 3:25 Divided – The number of times this passage has been applied to the political realm makes it a very familiar saying, often quoted when someone is pressing for unity. But using it as a call for political…
The Twisted Mind
And when His own people heard of this, they went out to take custody of Him, for they were saying, “He has lost His senses.” Mark 3:21 Lost His Senses – Jesus was crazy. That is the conclusion of all those who knew Him since childhood. He said things that no one could believe. He…
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