This week’s gospel reading comes from Mark chapter 12, verses 28-34. In it, Christ makes clear that there are two commandments that stand out above all others. These are the…

Kings tend to take, not give; Kings are served more than they serve; Kings don’t make sacrifices, they take them; Kings have more pride than grace. But not our King.…

20th Sunday after Pentecost Mark 10:17-3110:17 As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I…

We had a really good question last Sunday night about the Trinity. This can be a very confusing topic, so we thought it would be helpful to post a video…

19th Sunday after Pentecost Mark 10:2-1610:2 Some Pharisees came, and to test him they asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” 10:3 He answered them, “What…

18th Sunday after Pentecost Mark 9:38-509:38 John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not…

There are so many interesting things one can take from this week’s Gospel reading from Mark chapter 9. For me, the one thing that stands out most is Christ’s questioning…