Scripture: Mark

Today we gather around an ancient well, one nearly two thousand years old when Jesus sat beside it, weary from his journey. Here is a truth as clear as springwater: Jesus offers us living water, a drink that satisfies forever. Unlike the water we draw from earthly wells,…

We see the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, surrounded by those He has redeemed. Their song rises like thunder, like ocean waves crashing in joy. It is a song no one else can learn, a song of love and victory. These are the faithful ones who follow the…

We are reminded that God calls us to be still and know that He is God. In the middle of life’s noise, fears, and battles, we find peace by resting in His power and promises. When we stop striving and let go of control, we see that He…

We see David, the great king, leaving his throne and crossing the Kidron Valley, betrayed by his own son and feeling crushed by grief. We picture his tears and the sorrow of the people, and we realize that sometimes we too walk through valleys of pain, loss, or…

Have you ever messed up so badly that you wanted to hide from everyone? That’s exactly how Peter felt after his worst night ever. This bold fisherman who loved Jesus made three terrible mistakes in one evening – he fell asleep when Jesus needed prayer, cut off someone’s…

Listening to Mark share his story, we hear about his early life without much faith, even after being baptized as a child. He later attended a different church but still felt something was missing. A direct question about eternity made him seek God more intentionally, leading to another…

We follow Jesus through an amazing week, even though a sense of unease grows as we head toward Jerusalem. The joyful crowd greets him as king on a donkey, which is incredible, but Jesus also weeps for the city. Then comes the shocking scene at the temple where…

Today, we reflect on the greatest rescue story ever: God coming to save us. Just like stranded astronauts or boys trapped in a cave need rescuers to come to them, we need a Savior. Jesus, the Word, becomes flesh and comes to us. He doesn’t stay distant. He…

Today, we look at John 10, where Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd and the Door. He knows us by name, cares for us, and leads us to safety. He lays down His life for us and protects us from harm. As His sheep, we can trust His…