Christian Living

  • My Daily Thoughts—Mark 14:32-42

    Mark 14:32-42 (NKJV) The Prayer in the Garden (Matt. 26:36–46; Luke 22:39–46) 32 Then they came to a place which was named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 And He took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be troubled and deeply distressed. 34…

  • My Daily Thoughts—Mark 12:41-44

    (Mark 12:41-44 NKJV) (41) Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many [who were] rich put in much. (42) Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a quadrans. (43) So He called His disciples to [Himself] and said to…

  • My Daily Thoughts—Mark 12:13-17

    The Pharisees: Is It Lawful to Pay Taxes to Caesar? (Matt. 22:15–22; Luke 20:20–26 ) Mark 12:13-17 NKJV – “Then they sent to Him some of the Pharisees and the Herodians, to catch Him in His words. 14 When they had come, they said to Him, “Teacher, we know that You are true, and care…

  • My Daily Thoughts—Mark 11:25-26

    Forgiveness and Prayer (Matt. 6:14, 15 ) (Mark 11:25-26 NKJV) “And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. 26 “But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.” V25 “And whenever you stand…

  • My Daily Thoughts—Mark 10:1-12

    Marriage and Divorce (Matt. 19:1–9 ) (Mark 10:1-12 NKJV) (1) Then He arose from there and came to the region of Judea by the other side of the Jordan. And multitudes gathered to Him again, and as He was accustomed, He taught them again. (2) The Pharisees came and asked Him, “Is it lawful for…

  • My Daily Thoughts—Mark 9:38-41

    Mark 9:38-41 Jesus Forbids Sectarianism (Matt. 10:40–42; Luke 9:49, 50 ) Mark 9:38-41 NKJV – Now John answered Him, saying, “Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow us.” But Jesus said, “Do not forbid him, for no one…

  • My Daily Thoughts—Mark 8:27-30

    Mark 8:27-30 (NKJV) Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ (Matt. 16:13–20; Luke 9:18–20) 27 Now Jesus and His disciples went out to the towns of Caesarea Philippi; and on the road He asked His disciples, saying to them, “Who do men say that I am?” 28 So they answered, “John the Baptist; but some…

  • My Daily Thoughts—Mark 4:21-25

    Mark 4:21-25 (NKJV) Light Under a Basket (Luke 8:16–18) 21 Also He said to them, “Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand? 22 For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept…

  • My Daily Thoughts–3 John 1:1-8

    3 John 1:1-8 (NKJV) The Elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth: 2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. 3 For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as…

  • My Daily Thoughts–2 John 1:7-13

    2 John 1:7-13 (NKJV) For many deceivers have gone out into the world who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. 8 Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we worked for, but that we may receive a full reward. 9…