Devotional thoughts on Mark 16:1-8 By Jonathan Underwood Many people long for a second chance—an opportunity to put their flawed past behind them. That’s what the gospel of grace is all about: putting our past behind us and achieving a new future. From the morning of the resurrection, we can see that God was putting […]
Devotional thoughts on Mark 10:17-31 By Jonathan Underwood Among the gems of wisdom the Holy Spirit has given us from the pen of the apostle Paul is this: “Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought” (Romans 12:3). In today’s text, Peter shows us why that’s good advice. Watch Out for Superlatives When […]
Devotional thoughts on Mark 10:17-31 By Jonathan Underwood In preparing for the future, two things are especially important: insurance and investments. A certain young man came to Jesus for advice on the subject, but Jesus’ recommendations were too radical for him. Looking for Insurance “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” the man wanted […]
Devotional thoughts on Mark 9:14-29 By Jonathan Underwood Faith is a critical issue for the Christian. We are “justified by faith”; we “live by faith, not by sight.” And yet faith can be elusive—something both the disciples of Jesus and the father of a demon-possessed boy demonstrate in our text. Failure of Faith While Jesus […]
By Guest Columnist Jonathan Underwood It’s mid-summer, but many people are already anticipating the fall and the launch of a new year of church programs that come with it. What will your church do for adult Sunday school this year? That’s a recurring question in many churches. As biblical literacy continues to decline, churches […]
