Mark 5:30-34 At some point in our lives we have felt unrecognized. Whether it be at work, school, or even with family. We go about our lives and complete something amazing and are hoping others see it. However, the recognition sometimes doesn’t come. I am not saying we should do things to be praised but we all know that when recognition comes it does bring encouragement. As we dive into Mark 5:30-...  Read More

Mark 5:27-29 Watching the winter Olympics this year we saw some spectacular performances. The athletes have been working nonstop to become the best in the world. There is desperation when these athletes take to the ice or snow. You have one shot to make it happen, no mistakes. It must be a flawless performance or the gold medal is lost. You must have complete faith in your abilities. For most of t...  Read More

Mark 5:25-26 Open your eyes, and you will quickly see “brokenness” all around you. It’s everywhere. When I was a youth pastor many years ago now, I saw it in ways that I wish I hadn’t seen. From uninvolved to addiction-filled parents, families were broken. From pleasure-seeking to identity-confused students, kids were broken. It was a mess, but make no mistake, God is greater than the messes that ...  Read More

Main Point and Overview: What are you “chasing after” in life? For many, it’s happiness. For others, it’s power and position. For most, it’s pleasure and comfort. When Jesus came to the earth, he was sought after at the highest level because of what he offered the Jewish nation. Riddled with disease and discouragement, they were looking for someone who could “save” them from their current conditio...  Read More

Luke: 19:8-10 How often do you think back to who you were before Christ? When I think of my own life, I would put myself in the “most unlikely to be transformed” category. What a change - it’s almost unbelievable. Transformation is incredibly awesome, isn’t it? I’m overwhelmed at the thought of how Jesus intentionally seeks out, accepts, and saves the lost. I’m so thankful to have experienced Chri...  Read More

Luke: 19:1-7 It’s tax season! For some of us, that’s exciting as we eagerly wait for our return. For others, it’s dreadful as we owe a chunk of money. It comes every year and it’s unavoidable. Not a single one of us would enjoy owing MORE taxes than we were supposed to. In the book of Luke 19, we see that Zacchaeus was labeled both a chief tax collector and wealthy. Tax collectors were hated and d...  Read More