What Peace?

As a follow up to yesterday’s post, I’m curious about the fact that the outer storm wasn’t calmed it until Jesus stepped into the disciples’ boat. So often I think, “If God would change my outer circumstances, then I would feel peace inside.” This story seems to suggest that if we were to begin to [...]

Straining or Trusting?

As I was reading Mark’s account of Jesus walking on water, I was struck by the contrast between the disciples straining at the oars and Jesus’ seemingly effortless walking on water. I know who I’d like to have in my boat. How about you?
“Come to Me, all you that are weary and burdened….”
“To them God [...]