The Demon-Possessed Man

In Mark 4, Jesus and his followers were caught in a furious squall. And Jesus slept through it all, only waking up to rebuke the storm. And why did he cross the lake of Galilee? For only 1 purpose - to help the man called legion. Because it says in Mark 6 that after he had healed the man, he crossed back to the other side of the lake. We are that demon-possessed man. Jesus left the crowd on one side of the lake to come to us who are hurting and lonely. And he came for me individually, though I am always thinking that he came to die for all of humanity. When the storm has blown away and the sky has cleared, Jesus was standing there at the shore. He looked past my exterior, a grotesque and detestable me, to what I was capable of becoming.

Online bible activities

Found a really cool website with flash bible games and activities for children. Very well done.

http://www.wonderzone.com/

Camping Trip Comic Style Part II

Camping Trip Comic Style

Two useful links

Thought these sites would be useful in helping us in our bible studies and parenting:

The difference between bible reading and bible study - helpful distinction made, helps those of us who have this perfectionistic mindset that if I can't have good bible study everyday, I might as well not do it : 

http://www.jesuswalk.com/bible-study/bible-study.htm

And some more ideas for devotionals:

http://familyrenewalministries.com/ideas_family_devotions.html