[Sermon Notes] Mark 7:1-13 Introduction Good morning! Today we consider a topic I think is super relevant to the last few years of Christianity in America. The topic can be helpful or extremely dangerous. What is the topic? Look with me at the Gospel of Mark, chapter seven. While you get there, let me ask you a question. What would be some of your fondest memories … [Read more...] about Dangers of Religious Traditions
Feeding Five Thousand
[Sermon Notes] Mark 6:30-44 Introduction Good morning! Today, in our journey through the book The Gospel According to Mark, we come to a massive miracle. It’s a biggie! In fact, it is the only miracle noted by all four Gospel writers (Carson, 1990). What is the miracle? Jesus will take five loaves of bread and two fish, and with that, he will multiply them so as to … [Read more...] about Feeding Five Thousand
The Nature of Our Mission
[Sermon Notes] Mark 6:7-13 Introduction Good morning! Turn with me to Mark 6. One time in school I was sitting in class in a large lecture hall. It had tiered seating and probably over 50 students in there. Everyone was talking and fiddling, catching up while positioning their bags and getting out notebooks. The professor walked into the classroom from a door … [Read more...] about The Nature of Our Mission
Hobo Theology 2023
Welcome to the new year! Thank you for reading Hobo Theology! I am excited and thankful for another year. [Thank you, Lord, for each day!] Looking Back This past year (2022) our path has ambled through a variety of topics, including the spiritual disciplines, solitude, and Psalm 103. Fun fact... Here are the most-viewed posts from this year: Looking … [Read more...] about Hobo Theology 2023
Humbled by Cold
When we came downstairs that morning, we found the temperature in the house was below the thermostat setting. Normally that would be concerning. But the temperatures outside had been so cold for so long, and it was still early morning. The heat just wasn’t keeping up. Sometimes that happens. Besides, the house was just a few degrees below the mark. We didn’t think much … [Read more...] about Humbled by Cold