Faith-based Resources for Individuals, Groups, and Whole Churches
johncrallison Reframe the F-Word! (Here’s an unedited excerpt on Failure from my upcoming book, “Hack Your Life.”) It think it’s important to take a few minutes to talk about that horrible f-word: Failure. The problem with failure isn’t failure. It’s the way we often look at failure. Let’s start small — real small. Let’s talk about a one-year-old … Read more
Avoid the Pitfalls of Worldly Desires by Aligning Your Will with Christ’s In a world that constantly pulls us in different directions, we often find ourselves restless, dissatisfied, or in conflict with others. Why is that? Why do we experience inner turmoil despite our best efforts to find peace and contentment? The apostle James, the … Read more
The Power of the Tongue The tongue, writes James in his epistle, is a small but immensely powerful part of the body. In James 3:5-6 (ESV), he compares it to a tiny spark that can set a great forest ablaze, warning us of its capacity for destruction. Words, like a match, can be used to … Read more
In today’s world, partiality seems not only reasonable but also practical. We often find ourselves drawn to those who are wealthy, respectable, or influential, believing that treating them favorably might somehow benefit us. But the book of James challenges this notion head-on, calling us to question our assumptions and rethink how we treat people, regardless … Read more
Jesus Cannot Get a Break! In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus is constantly surrounded by people seeking His wisdom, healing, and presence. Despite His efforts to find rest and teach His disciples in peace, Jesus remains in high demand, even when He tries to find solitude. In Mark 7:24 (ESV), we read, “And from there … Read more
In the Gospel of Mark, there is a profound story that reveals not just the power of Jesus but also His deep care and love for His disciples. This passage, Mark 6:45-56, offers us rich insights into who we are as God’s beloved and the mysterious and mighty works God can accomplish in and through … Read more
The story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 is one of the most well-known miracles in the Bible. It’s recorded in all four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—highlighting its importance. Today, we are considering the version found in Mark 6:30–44. When we consider this miracle, it’s tempting to wish it meant that no one would ever … Read more
Mark 6:14-29 offers a dramatic story with four key figures: Herod, Herodias, Salome, and John the Baptist. While it might seem like a tale of ancient royalty, the themes of power, manipulation, and righteousness are just as relevant today. Let’s explore these characters and see how their stories can apply to our daily lives. If … Read more
In the gospel of Mark, chapter 6, verses 1-13, we encounter a profound contrast in how Jesus was treated by His hometown and how Jesus treated His disciples. This set of encounters reveals the dangers of being overly bound by societal norms. While Jesus’ townspeople try to Him back down into His lowly place as … Read more