Jesus desired many things in his life. Before his arrest, Jesus in the the garden deep in prayer. What is it that Jesus desired? What is he praying for?
Keeping the passion of Christianity requires remembering a few things. When we are engage in real Christianity, we are consultants thinking about who we serve, we remember why we serve, and we remember how to serve.
On Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who have given their lives in the line of duty. But how do we feel about the people who have suffered torture and death for the holy cause of Christ? Do we think that Christian martyrs are a little too fanatical, a little crazy?
Jesus and his disciples were crossing the Sea of Galilee. A fierce squall threatened to sink the boat and drown them all. The disciples were in a panic, but Jesus gently rebuked them (Mark 4:35-41).