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Why does solitude sometimes feel less like rest and more like a battlefield?In this teaching on the ancient practice of solitude, John Mark reveals what Jesus and the desert fathers and mothers knew: we don't always go into the quiet place to flee the noise of our lives, but to f ...  Show more

What are we afraid will surface when we leave the noise behind?In this teaching on the ancient practice of solitude, John Mark invites us to follow Jesus’ path into solitude, where we can give our feelings, desires, and trust to God, and be shaped by His transforming love in retu ...  Show more

Why does it matter to have childlike faith? What does that even mean? How do I achieve that? Why did Jesus say we must receive the kingdom like a child? In a well known scene in the Gospels we see the disciples wrestling with the question of “who will be the greatest in the Ki ...

Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today's readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult the ...  Show more

Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today's readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult the ...  Show more

In this story, we learn that Jesus wants us to come to him like little children—needy and helpless. ✧ Check out more resources in The Biggest Story Curriculum ✧ Follow The Biggest Story on Instagram ✧ Watch The Biggest Story Animated Videos! ✧ Sign up to receive weekly emails ...  Show more