“Why does this generation clamor for miraculous guarantees?” ~Jesus
Prove it! The religious elites want “proof”. The atheists clamor for “proof”. Some days, so do I. It is an …
Tag Archives: Mark 8
“For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.” ~Jesus
I can’t deny Jesus. It is very, very dangerous. I have been warned by Jesus. I don’t want Jesus to …
“Be very careful. Keep a sharp eye out for the contaminating yeast of religious leaders and elites.” ~Jesus
I need to be careful. There is a slippery slope where being a religious zealot moves quietly into religious rule …
Denial of Jesus the Messiah — Will Jesus will deny us?
I can’t deny Jesus. It is very, very dangerous. I have been warned by Jesus. I don’t want Jesus to …
“Be very careful. Keep a sharp eye out for the contaminating yeast of the Baptist, Methodist, Episcopals, Lutherans or the Catholics. Also the yeast of Obama, Cruz, Sanders, Clinton or Trump.” ~Jesus
This is a special message for our current toxic political and religious environment. Jesus has something to say about all …
Patience — Jesus Patience with God’s Timing of Events
Jesus the Messiah’s life was lived under the shadow of the cross. He was concerned that people should understand his …
“And you—what are you saying about me? Who am I?” ~Jesus
Jesus asks me lots of questions. This one gets to the core of the issue. Who is Jesus? Jesus and …
“If any of you are embarrassed over me and the way I’m leading you when you get around your fickle and unfocused friends, know that you’ll be an even greater embarrassment to the Son of Man when he arrives in all the splendor of God” ~Jesus
So now we are down to the real issue. Jesus has laid out the case for what it takes to …
“What could you ever trade your soul for?” ~Jesus
“Calling the crowd to join his disciples, Jesus said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …
“What good would it do to get everything you want and lose you, the real you?” ~Jesus
Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …
“Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to saving yourself, your true self.” ~Jesus
Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …
“Self-help is no help at all.” ~Jesus
Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …
“Follow me and I’ll show you how.” ~Jesus
Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …
“Don’t run from suffering; embrace it.” ~Jesus
Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …
“You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am.” ~Jesus
There is a realization I need to come to daily and it is a tough one. I am not in …
“Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear about what it takes to follow him (i.e. be a Christian). There is no ambiguity here at …
“Do you see anything?” ~Jesus
It is a great question. Jesus knows how to ask them. I am not always prepared to answer. Jesus has …
“Do you still not get it?” ~Jesus
There is something Jesus knows about me and I am thinking he knows it about you as well. The disciples …
Is there a difference between being a Christian and a Christ (Messiah) follower?
There is definitely a difference in being a “christian” and being a “Christ (Messiah) follower”. Did Jesus ever ask anyone …
“This crowd is breaking my heart.” ~Jesus
Jesus gets moved by our condition. Something simple, like being hungry, breaks his heart. Jesus knows they have sacrificed for …
