Author Archives: Mike

This is a tough passage today! There are so many questions deserving of study really before making a paraphrasical conclusion. For example, is James really talking about the physical death of a believer (he is afterall talking about a believer)? … Continue reading →

James 4:10 “He is God. The Creator of the Universe. The Author of my salvation. He can do all things. And when I go to Him, He can raise my spirits. He can raise me from my pit of despair … Continue reading →

Brothers, here’s my advice to you: seek to listen above all else, and then when it comes to speaking, think carefully about what you say. Finally, don’t be easily provoked to anger, but remain self-controlled because anger is not God’s … Continue reading →

Mark 16:1-20 1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, just after … Continue reading →

Today’s devotion was done in the book, but I found it to be convicting regarding the actions of the man who gave Jesus the wine vinegar to quench his thirst while hanging on the cross. For details on the account, … Continue reading →

Mark 14:3-9 3While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the … Continue reading →

Mark 11:25 “And whenever you stand praying, forgive if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your transgressions.” ***** A face value, it looks like Jesus is saying God’s forgiveness … Continue reading →

Mark 10:17-31 17As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 “Why do you call me good?” … Continue reading →

Mark 9:33-35 33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?” 34But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. … Continue reading →

Mark 8:34-38 34 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 35 For whoever wants to save … Continue reading →