Author Archives: LauraMac

Knowledge, Wisdom, and Discipline

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” Proverbs 1:7   After mulling over what it means to be a “woman who fears the Lord” in Proverbs 31, I came back to … Continue reading

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Proverbs: Soaking in Wisdom This Summer

For years I’ve read the “Proverb of the Day.” I’m grateful there are 31 – -one for each day of the month.  And though I’ve read this treasure through many, many times (and often read it aloud to my children … Continue reading

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The Cross of Christ: Intersection, Substitution, Completion (Part 3)

“It is finished.” John 19:30 And finally, the cross is a place of Completion. Dictionary.com defines Complete: having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full; finished; ended; concluded. Jesus came to earth with an assignment.  He devoted His … Continue reading

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The Cross of Christ: Intersection, Substitution, Completion (Part 2)

For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. II Corinthians 5:22 We’re focusing on three words as we meditate on the Cross: Intersection Substitution Completion … Continue reading

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The Cross of Christ: Intersection, Substitution, Completion (Part 1)

Our journey through the Gospel of Mark brings us to the pinnacle of our faith, the reason we have hope, and the very essence of the gospel message.   The Cross of Christ. Today’s post is devoted to the word intersection. … Continue reading

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AMAZING!

The chief priests accused him of many things.  So again Pilate asked him, “Aren’t you going to answer? See how many things they are accusing you of.”  But Jesus still made no reply, and Pilate was amazed. Mark 15:3-5  Luke … Continue reading

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Mourning: The Appropriate Response to Sin

“Immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice you will disown me three times.” And he broke down and wept.” Mark 14:27   Jesus had to … Continue reading

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Christ in the Crisis, Christ in MY Crisis

“Abba”, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” Mark 14:36  Unlike the crises you and I face, Jesus knew what was coming.  If I had … Continue reading

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Go Ahead. Give It ALL!

“…She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head.” Mark 14:3   Mary of Bethany came to Smon’s house that day with a specific, deliberate purpose. She brought an alabaster jar of perfume to anoint Jesus.  Mark tells … Continue reading

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Love Your Neighbor….As Yourself

The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:31  The greatest commandment is to love God and the second greatest is to love our neighbor. The order here is extremely important.  … Continue reading

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