by Mark J Martin | May 5, 2011 | Archived
Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. John 11:14 Why didn’t he come sooner? Martha asked it. Mary asked it. Those watching asked it. Jesus didn’t go right away when He heard the news that Lazarus was sick. He waited. By the time He...
by Mark J Martin | Apr 25, 2011 | Archived
Has your basement ever flooded? It’s no fun. The worst part is listening to the rain hit the roof, wondering if, this time, it’s going to come inside! Whenever my basement has flooded, it has been because the water flowing from the surrounding areas...
by Mark J Martin | Apr 23, 2011 | Archived
…because of the cross. Have you ever wondered what the disciples were thinking the day after Christ was crucified? They had just “failed” by not following the Lord. Peter had defected from his promise to follow Christ to the death. They had all...
by Mark J Martin | Apr 22, 2011 | Archived
On a real day, Jesus was called a blasphemer, though He sinlessly honored God. On a real day, men pulled out his beard by their fists. On a real day, Jesus felt the piercing of the scourge. On a real day, Jesus’ head was punctured by thorns. On a real day, He...
by Mark J Martin | Apr 19, 2011 | Archived
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. Ephesians 4:15 In my short time in church work, I’ve observed some of my tendencies. It’s easy to focus my attention on secondary things instead of the...
by Mark J Martin | Apr 17, 2011 | Archived
For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Hebrews 12:3 Meditate this week on the road that Jesus walked. Think about what he went through during the last week of His life on earth. How has...
