Today's "Moment with Mark" (71)
The next morning as they passed by the fig tree he had cursed, the disciples noticed it was withered from the roots. 21 Peter remembered what Jesus had said to the tree on the previous day and exclaimed, "Look, Teacher! The fig tree you cursed has withered!" Then Jesus said to the…read moreToday's "Moment with Mark" (70)
He taught them, "The Scriptures declare, 'My Temple will be called a place of prayer for all nations,' but you have turned it into a den of thieves." (Mark 11:15-17 NLT) The day Jesus went into the Temple and created mayhem among those who had turned the Temple from being a…read moreToday's "Moment with Mark" (69)
Jesus entered the Temple and began to drive out the merchants and their customers. He knocked over the tables of the money changers and the stalls of those selling doves, and he stopped everyone from bringing in merchandise. As we are often reminded, it's not money that is the root of all…read moreToday's "Moment with Mark" (68)
Listen to me! You can pray for anything, and if you believe, you will have it. But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too." (Mark 11:24-25 NLT) There are some key words here for effective praying.…read moreToday's "Moment with Mark (67)
The next morning as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus felt hungry. He noticed a fig tree a little way off that was in full leaf, so he went over to see if he could find any figs on it. But there were only leaves because it was too early in the season for fruit. Then Jesus said to the tree,…read more