The thought of someone being possessed by an evil spirit seems outdated by our scientific mindset or only embraced by Hollywood theatrics. However, demonic forces are just as real today as they were then. Evil...
This is the second feeding miracle, the first being the feeding of the 5000 (Mark 6:30-44). Why two food miracles in such a short time? Could it be because facing how to make ends meet...
The Gospel of Mark reads more like a script for an action movie than a theological textbook. We see Jesus in action, moving from one impossible situation to another: delivering a demon-possessed man, healing a...
We all face storms in life during which we feel anxious or afraid, and may even feel helpless to change the situation. In those times, like the disciples in the boat, we’re tempted to think...
We almost read right over it, “and Jesus healed many who had various diseases.” (Mark 1:34). It’s as if Mark doesn’t want us to miss it so he tells a couple stories of impossible healings,...
One way people know God is good is that they see goodness in others. Goodness in you and in me. Our good works are to be done in such a way as to give God...