Author Archives: JARoss

Mark 4:38-40. But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water. Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion. The disciples woke him up, shouting, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown?” When JesusContinue reading “Tossed To and Fro”

Psalm 37:12-15. The wicked plot against the godly; they snarl at them in defiance. But the Lord just laughs, for he sees their day of judgment coming. The wicked draw their swords and string their bows to kill the poor and the oppressed, to slaughter those who do right. But their swords will stab theirContinue reading “Trust and Do Your Part”

Mark 4:24-25 Then he added, “Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given — and you will receive even more. To those who listen to my teaching more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they haveContinue reading “Ultimate Accountability”

Mark 4:9 Then he said, “Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.” Some have ears to hear. You did. And you came to a saving belief in me and have been faithful to that belief ever since. But, many do not. I will give you discernment as to who is who. You areContinue reading “Ears to Hear”

Mark 3:22 But the teachers of religious law who had arrived from Jerusalem said, “He’s possessed by Satan, the prince of demons. That’s where he gets the power to cast out demons.” Again you see in your world a tactic that is ages old. In order to discredit me, in order to mislead those whoContinue reading “Age Old Tactic”

Mark 3:3 Jesus said to the man, “Come and stand in front of everyone.” Then he turned to his critics and asked, “Does the law permit good deeds on the Sabbath, or is it a day for doing evil? Is this a day to save life or to destroy it?” But they wouldn’t answer him.Continue reading “Decide”

Mark 1:33-34. So Jesus healed many people who were sick with various diseases, and he cast out many demons. But because the demons knew who he was, he did not allow them to speak. Never forget that even the demons answer to me. If I command something, they must obey. Do not fear them. FearContinue reading “What This Is All About”

Psalm 34:11-22 Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.Who is the man who desires life and loves length of days that he may see good?Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit.Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous and His ears are open toContinue reading “This World is not Everything”

Mathew 28:8-10 The women ran quickly from the tomb. They were very frightened but also filled with great joy, and they rushed to give the disciples the angel’s message. And as they went, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they ran to him, grasped his feet, and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them,Continue reading “Obedience”

Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have givenContinue reading “Time is Short”