Author Archives: LauraMac
Are You Listening for His Voice?
“Follow me,” Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him. Mark 2:13-14 Jesus gave a word of instruction and Levi followed in obedience. Every mother would love that kind of obedience from her child. Imagine: Take out the … Continue reading
Sssshhhhh….don’t tell!
“See that you don’t tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest…” Mark 1:44a In Mark 1, a man with leprosy comes to Jesus and is healed. Jesus gave the healed man two assignments: one do … Continue reading
Saved to Serve
So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them. Mark 1:31 Jesus had a full morning at the temple. After all that preaching and teaching and … Continue reading
The Desert After the Mountain
“At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert…” Mark 1:12 In the verses preceding this one, we see the Trinity clearly portrayed: Jesus the Son is baptized, the Spirit descends as a dove, and God the Father speaks … Continue reading
John the Baptist: Pointing the Way
“…a voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’” Mark 1:3 (quoting Isaiah 40:3) Mark opens his gospel by introducing an interesting character, John the Baptist. Clothing … Continue reading
John Mark: A Lesson on Second Chances
This year I’m teaching through the Gospel of Mark at my local church here in Siloam Springs, Arkansas (details below on how you can join us from a distance). Like all the gospels (the good news), Jesus is, of … Continue reading
Our Children Will Go Where We Will Not
“I will die in this land; but you are about to cross over and take possession of that good land.” Deuteronomy 4:22 As Moses was speaking to the people—preparing them to leave the wilderness and move to the land … Continue reading
Salvation for Eternity, Strength for Today
“The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; he is their stronghold in time of trouble.” Psalm 37:39 My salvation comes from God. We know God is strong enough and powerful enough – and loving enough – to provide … Continue reading
More Than Enough
Those who are with us are more than those with them. II Kings 6:16 Elisha’s servant got up early and saw an army of horses and chariots surrounding the city. Obviously afraid, he asked Elisha, Oh, my lord, what shall … Continue reading
Thy will be done…
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 Both verses point to a heart that proclaims: Thy … Continue reading
