The Demons, the Man, and the Pigs (Mark 5:12-13)
A rather Scary Encounter! Our story begins with Jesus and his disciples walking along the shore of a lake in the region of Gerasenes. Suddenly they are confronted by a man who is being help…
Why Did Jesus Pay Taxes With A Coin From A Fish? (Matthew 17:27)
The Most Unusual Tax Payment Ever! I’m sure you will agree that paying taxes isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. But imagine if you could pay your next bill by going fishing! That’s exactly…
Lessons from Jesus and the Fig Tree (Mark 11:14)
Why Did Jesus Curse a Fig Tree? The Strange Miracle in Mark 11 The story of the fig tree takes place about a week before the crucifixion of Jesus. Jerusalem is buzzing and the people…
Why Did Jesus Turn Water Into Wine? (John 2:7-9)
The Significance Of Jesus’ first miracle I don’t know about you but the water-into-wine miracle is probably one of the most popular stories we heard about back in Sunday School! I think it’s one of…
Christian Prayer Boards: A Beginner’s Guide (with Ideas & Real-Life Inspiration)
Prayer isn’t complicated… it’s simply talking with God – about Him, about you and all the big and small things on your heart. For centuries, Christians have been finding creative ways to nurture this conversation.…
Why Jesus Said He Came to Bring Division (Luke 12:51)
The Gospel isn’t about Warm Fuzzy Feelings – it’s about truth. When you think about Jesus, you probably picture Him talking about loving your enemies, turning the other cheek, and blessing people who hurt you.…
The Unforgivable Sin – What It Really Means (Mark 3:29)
If you’re worried you’ve committed it, you probably haven’t. If you are anything like me then Jesus’s statement about the “unforgivable sin” has caused you a lot of confusion and worry. I think it’s one…
Did Jesus Really Tell You To Hate Your Family? (Luke 14:26)
What Jesus Actually Meant In This Tough Teaching Imagine opening your Bible and reading this: “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother… he cannot be my disciple.” Wait…
Why Did Jesus Say ‘The First Will Be Last’? (Mark 10:31)
Jesus redefines greatness and success in His upside-down kingdom. Today’s verse comes at the end of the conversation Jesus had with the rich young ruler who wanted eternal life, but could not let go of…
Was Jesus Serious About Selling Everything? (Luke 18:22)
God or Money? The Challenge of the Rich Young Ruler Picture the scene: a young ruler, rich and well-respected, walks right up to Jesus. He has it all – money, success, a good reputation and…