LENTEN DEVOTIONALMARK 16:1-20Stressed, traumatized from watching their Lord die a terrible death, the women came. A giant stone, a Roman seal and Roman guards did not deter them, only a question: who will roll away the stone? But the stone was moved, he was not there and an angel said he was alive! Go and tell his disciples and Peter he directed them. They did not.Jesus met Mary of Magdala. He tol...  Read More

The first time I heard about “Silent Saturday” I wasn’t sure what to think. Good Friday? Yep. Easter Sunday? Yep. But what of Saturday? What of Jesus’ transition into the tomb? Mark highlights that through the care of a man named Joseph who was himself waiting for the Kingdom of God. Believing this was a key step, he took responsibility for Jesus’ body, buried him in the tomb, and rolled the stone...  Read More

Mark 15:16-41 I remember running to my boys’ rooms when they were younger. Something had scared them in the night. Each time, I would reassure them, “God is here with you.” I wanted them to know that from the smallest childhood fear to the biggest life trial, there is one thing they can always count on...God is with you .When Jesus died, the temple veil was torn from top to bottom. God tore the veil...  Read More

Mark 14:66-15:15 Peter denies Jesus three times. It is interesting to study these verses and reflect on his gradual drift into denial. It begins subtly: “I don’t know or understand what you’re talking about.” Then Peter moves into the entryway, as though hoping to get lost in the crowd. Eventually, his denial becomes stronger and more forceful, marked by a clear disassociation from Jesus. It’s easy...  Read More

Mark 14:43-65, March 31“You will know which one to arrest when I greet him with a kiss… ‘Rabbi!’ he (Judas) exclaimed, and gave him the kiss.”The crucifixion of Christ is triggered by the betrayal of one of his closest followers Judas. Allowing sin to enter his heart through greed led Judas to sacrifice his relationship with Jesus for worldly pleasures that ultimately didn’t live up to the joy tha...  Read More

Mark 14: 27-42Jesus has been trying to prepare his disciples for the fulfillment of the scriptures, culminating in His death and resurrection. In these passages we see His sense of urgency and frustration with the disciples lack of understanding of what is to come. Jesus is not only speaking to those in the garden but also to us, we too deny, disown and fall asleep when we should be focused on the...  Read More

Mark 14:1-26“Surely not I?”  The Last Supper for me is one of the most powerful moments of Jesus’ ministry with his disciples.  The Passover meal had been celebrated since the first meal during the Exodus, but this time Jesus reinterprets this meal in the context of himself.  While eating the paschal lamb that was slain, Jesus turns the meal on its head by speaking of his body and his blood that w...  Read More

Mark 13:32-37Timing. What exactly is timing?As we read the scripture, Jesus is teaching us of Christ’s second return.While we don’t know the day or the hour we do know that He is coming again.God is the only one that knows.Jesus wants us to prepare for His return.How do we prepare?Stay awake and keep watch. Turn away from complacency and be active and steadfast in our faith.Be disciplined and prep...  Read More

Read: Mark 13:1-31 What has destruction looked like in your life? The loss of a loved one, a job, a relationship? For those who experienced Hurricane Helene, this passage may feel eerily familiar. Mark 13 speaks honestly about chaos and fear. Yet at its center is Jesus’ call: “Stand firm to the end” (v.13). Christ does not deny the shaking; He calls us to endure, grounded in His sovereignty. Phili...  Read More

March 25 - Lenten DevotionMark 12:35-44Mark 12:35-44 is best known for the scene where Jesus observes a group of people entering the Temple to give an offering, among them a poor widow who drops in two small coins. After witnessing this, Jesus gathers his disciples and says “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. For they gave a tiny ...  Read More

Lenten DevotionMarch 24, 2026Mark 12: 13-34In our society, we have a tendency to make things more complicated than they need to be.  This happens in all areas of our life, including our faith.  That is one of the reasons I love this scripture for today’s devotion.  Jesus is asked which commandment is first or greatest.  His response is very straight forward: Love God and Love Your Neighbor!We can ...  Read More

Mark 12:1-12The Parable of the TenantsI coached high school basketball, and I was notorious to implement full court presses.  I had at least four my players knew by heart.  We spent more time on defensive pressure than offense, because if you run the press correctly, you’ll get a turnover and an easy bucket.  As soon as we’d get a couple of turnovers, the opposing coach would call a time out to sh...  Read More