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Jesus and Failure and Betrayal

At my church we've been going through the book of Mark, and in the past few weeks we've been coming closer and closer to the cross. Jesus has just had His last meal with His disciples (which was something very important to both them and Jesus, even though the...

A Bit on Biblical Context and My Opinions and Choices

Each verse in the Bible has a greater context around it. Each chapter in the Bible has a greater context around it. Each book in the Bible has a greater context around it. If you don't take the whole context into context, you're very likely to miss important truths...

Alabaster and Spikenard

In Mark 14:3-9, we see a woman displaying an act of full and pure devotion for Jesus. I'm quite familiar with this account, but recently in church I learned more details about why this was such a big deal. I did a little Internet searching on my own and learned a few...

After Missions Conference

I didn't get to attend the entirety of my church's Missions Conference this year, but I still got a lot out of it. I got to participate with a huge amount of my brothers and sisters in Christ as we worshiped God together in song, praise, and listening to His Word....

Seek the Truth and Know the Truth

Seek the truth. Look for it. But don't just look, search! Go dig for it! Go move things around to find it! Be aware and ready, because sometimes it will be suddenly found. Be aware and ready, because sometimes it is slowly revealed. And do be careful! Sometimes you...

Grateful for a Blessing from Sacrifice

When I was little my family took a trip to Costa Rica to visit a pastor and his family. I don't remember much about this trip, only a few pieces, some of which aren't even important. But I remember learning something very important. While we were in Costa Rica, our...

Profound and Obvious

Sometimes I come across things that are greatly obvious and greatly profound at the same time. Avoid poor advice. You can't come back if you don't leave. You can't return unless you've already been there before. "All things were made by him; and without him was not...

Religious Tooth-Brushing

I have a dentist appointment today, and it got me thinking about how we sometimes think of and treat God and church attendance. When I was a kid I would brush my teeth twice before going to the dentist, as if that would somehow help me. After the appointment I would...

True Confession

A point  in the sermon yesterday convicted me, and I wanted to share. Many times when we pray to ask God's forgiveness, we say things like, "If I have done something today," or, "For all I've done to disappoint You," or something else vague in nature. While we should...