March 31, 2021
by Jennifer White
| Tags: devotional, Jesus, blog, gospel of mark, easter
In His first coming, Jesus came in humility, a sacrificial lamb to the slaughter. In his second coming, it will be in splendor, glory, and power. In His first coming, He was crowned with thorns. In His second coming, He will be crowned with many crowns. In his first coming, many rejected Him. In His second coming, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesu...
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March 24, 2021
by Jennifer White
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Category:
Weekly Blog
| Tags: blog, devotional, gospel of mark, judas
John 13:27 says that Satan “entered in” to Judas. So does that mean he was an innocent victim? Was he just a pawn used to start the chain of events that led to the crucifixion? After all, Jesus knew Judas was going to betray him, so can Judas be held responsible for the betrayal? Those are some valid questions to mull over....
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March 17, 2021
by Jennifer White
| Tags: end times, gospel of mark
How often in the past year during this pandemic have you heard someone wonder, or even wondered yourself, if we are facing the End Times. After all, a lot has happened in this past year that sounds familiar to what we can read in Bible prophecy....
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March 10, 2021
by Jennifer White
| Tags: prayer, gospel of mark, unanswered prayer
How can we come to understand how Mark 11:24 fits with unanswered prayer?...
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March 3, 2021
by Jennifer White
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Weekly Blog
| Tags: blog, devotional, gospel of mark, Jesus
Mark Chapter 10 reveals the strange way in which people qualify for entrance into God's kingdom....
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February 25, 2021
by Jennifer White
| Tags: devotional, blog, gospel of mark
we make the mistake when we try and apply that desire to not suffer to our spiritual lives. Remember that Jesus has invites us to a radically different way of living. The way of the cross is to turn from personal gain and self-love and instead urges us to live fully for Jesus- even when it is painful or costs us something like comfort or security.
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February 17, 2021
by Jennifer White
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Weekly Blog
| Tags: devotional, church blog, gospel of mark
As we look at Mark chapters 7-8, Jesus reveals that He isn't concerned about outward appearances....
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February 11, 2021
by Jennifer White
| Tags: devotional, christian living, gospel of mark
Being a follower of Jesus is a life-long journey, not a final destination. And we are all on that journey together.
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February 3, 2021
by Jennifer White
| Tags: devotional, gospel of mark
Now, take heart. Here’s a mind-blowing, counter-cultural thought. In Christ, you are someone before you do something. What you “do” for God, no matter how “great” it is, will never change how much God values you and loves you. Already. Before you even do a single thing....
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January 20, 2021
by Jennifer White
| Tags: devotional, blog, gospel of mark
The Pharisees and religious rulers had heaped an impossible burden of rule-following on the people. To adhere to the letter of all their rules required such focus that it allowed no room for what Jesus showed to be more important. Such things included serving and caring for other people, promoting justice, and loving mercy....
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January 13, 2021
by Jennifer White
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Category:
Pastor's Blog
| Tags: devotional, discipleship, gospel of mark
That process of being shaped and equipped by God often happens gradually and progressively. It doesn't happen by reading a list of things we should eliminate from or add to our lives. It happens by getting to know Jesus and following Him wherever He leads. ...
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January 6, 2021
by Jennifer White
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Category:
Weekly Blog
| Tags: Bible reading, gospel of mark, servanthood
As we begin the new year, we encourage our Chapel Family to consider a commitment to reading their Bibles regularly. If you are not already engaged in a Bible reading plan, we might suggest starting with one of the Gospels. In the coming weeks on the Chapel blog, we'll share some thoughts on the Gospel of Mark and a passage to read for the week....
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