Protecting Your Vision in Unsupportive Environments

Jesus returns to his hometown to heal and preach the Gospel. Instead of being greeted with celebration, he faces skepticism. The people are focused on who he was instead of who he is. Their doubt is so thick that Jesus couldn’t perform many miracles there. “He is amazed at their lack of faith” (Mark 6:6, … Read more

Embracing Faith to Walk in the Unknown

Jesus directs the disciples to go ahead of him into Gennesaret.  He stays behind to meditate and pray on a mountainside. The disciples are battling against the winds and turbulent waters.  Jesus approaches them walking on the water.  The disciples are terrified upon seeing him.  Jesus immediate reassures them stating “Take courage! It is I. … Read more