Mark wants to make sure that we more than merely understand his message of what is happening in our world, and God’s plan for it all—but that this message penetrates and changes us.
Read MoreGod has been speaking through angels, a mute priest, a young girl, her aunt, shepherds, prophets, and even an unborn child who speaks for God by leaping in his mother’s womb. God’s voice has been everywhere.
Read MoreThis fella knows how to make an entrance. It started with the dramatic announcement by an angel. Now JB is the one making the announcements—and they are no less dramatic.
Read MoreIt is interesting that we jump from the idea of certainty yesterday to a story today. Remember, Luke’s point is that this is not some once-upon-a-time fairy tale. No, this is real. It happened. He grounds it in a specific place, time, and people. Further, it is not a recent story. No, God wrote this story long before the beginning of time. And there have been many people WAITING in expectation. Why bring this up? Because for Luke, this is story of certainty: not human certainty, but the certainty of God.
Read MoreStaying grounded can be hard. Grounded in all that God has blessed me with, my marriage, my family, my career – you name it. The world always seems to want to draw my attention away. And let’s be real, here: it’s easy to give into the distractions. Today, John the Baptist (JB) shows us a life that is grounded in Jesus.
Read MoreWe are all living our lives based on some bigger story we believe to be true. What is the biggest story *you* are a part of?
Read MoreThis isn’t some battle between two opposite but equal opponents: good/evil, light/darkness. No, all that darkness? He has overcome it. Pause and ponder all that this means!
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