Category Archives: Mark

Friday Link Love! Episode 3

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Joe

Today I resume my new weekly post for Fridays: “Friday Link Love!” But first, I want to wish my beautiful wife a Happy Birthday today! We just celebrated our 8th anniversary. We have grown so much together and as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Agnosticism, Atheism, Christian Living, Encouragement, Last Days, Mark, Politics, Prayer | 4 Comments

Holy Week: Entr’acte

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Joe

Yesterday was Good Friday. Yesterday, we pause to reflect on the day that Christ died for the sins of the world. Two thousand years ago on this day, the disciples of Jesus were probably in shock or despondent over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Hebrews, Isaiah, John, Luke, Mark, Psalms | 4 Comments

Holy Week: Tuesday, April 8, 32 A.D.

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Joe

After Jesus purified the temple of the leaven of the moneychangers (HT: Jeff M. of Jeofurry’s Jesus Journey), He enraged the chief priests and the elders. They were never in Jesus’ fan base, but after He had driven out the … Continue reading →

Posted in Mark, Matthew, Zechariah | 8 Comments

Holy Week: Monday, April 7, 32 A.D.

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Joe

The day after Jesus triumphantly entered Jerusalem, He would dramatically demonstrate His authority by purifying the temple. He would also curse a fig tree as a vivid example of His rejection by the people of Israel. The Purification by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Isaiah, Mark | 7 Comments

Living Romans 8:28

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Joe

There is an oft-quoted passage in Romans that I think many Christians know and can rattle it right off. My whole family has said it many times as we go through things. But I wonder, do we really believe it. … Continue reading →