Gospel of Mark Resources
As our study of the gospel of Mark gets underway, here are some resources for you to aid you in your personal study of the Gospel of Mark: Viewing & Listening The Lumo Project has done a video telling of the gospel of Mark with the unabridged text of the book being the entirety of the narration. Very well done! My favorite video telling of the gospels! You can find it on Netflix or here: The Gospel of Mark The Dwell App has a variety of voices and background music selections to aid you in listening to the scriptures (we
A Prayer for Our Paralyzed Friends
Written by Scotty Smith. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/scotty-smith/a-prayer-for-our-paralyzed-friends/ Read:  Mark 2:1-17 Merciful Jesus, all of us have friends who suffer from various expressions and degrees of paralysis. We lift them up to your throne of grace today, thankful we don’t have to fight crowds or remove any roof tiles to get to you. We bring you our friends still paralyzed by sin and death—friends and family members who do not know you yet. You healed the paralytic to demonstrate your authority on earth to forgive sins (Mark 2:5–12). There’s no greater or more necessary healing than to be raised from spiritual death. So, Jesus, for
Worshipping Christ In Mourning
Written by Mark Jones.  https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/when-a-loved-one-goes-home-to-jesus Read:  Mark 1:14-45 We must all reckon with death. Someday we will all confront our own end, but along the way, we will also witness beloved friends and family pass from this life into the next. Death is a real enemy — a frightening enemy. “The last enemy to be destroyed is death” (1 Corinthians 15:26). I have watched people die in front of me. I have lost friends, young and old. Death is always ugly. Death always brings sorrow. And there is nothing wrong with grief in the face of death. Jesus himself wept over
Music for Your Mourning
Grief looks different for everyone. It's as unique as our fingerprints. I will grieve slightly differently than my wife. My children will grieve in their own way. Yet, as unique as it is, it is universally experienced. I am actually helped in my mourning by a brother or sister who is also mourning. The load is shared. Nick Taylor, North Wake member and part of the worship team, sent me these thoughts as he processes his own grief over the passing of Stephanie Jackson. It encouraged me and I pray it will help you as well.  The Requiem It’s
Grieving Together
As we all are grieving the loss of our dear sister Stephanie and rejoicing in her gain, it is hard to not be able to gather, grieve and celebrate together.  In light of that, several of our church leaders are recording short devotional type videos to help us grieve well as those who have a great and sure hope even in days like these.  Our first video devotion is from Craig Morrisette, Director of Hope Counseling. Shanna Heath, NW staff member and Hope Counselor, has recorded a video to help families and children grieve well. Grieving Together - Craig
Some Practical Steps to Combatting Anxiety
NWer and licensed counselor Mike Garrett has recorded this helpful video to encourage those of us who are struggling with anxiety these days.  If that’s you, please be encouraged by Mike’s counsel or pass it along to others you know who might be struggling with anxious thoughts. Practical Steps to Combatting Anxiety
Coronavirus and Christ — Free New Resource
These are strange days we are living in. Fortunately, many Christians are putting out lots of helpful responses to and commentary on the coronavirus pandemic. Pastor and author John Piper has recently (and very quickly!) written a short book in response to the coronavirus pandemic and how our faith in Christ enables us to live both confidently and at peace during these strange days. He begins by laying a foundation for understanding the character of God in the midst of a pandemic such as the one we find ourselves in. He goes on in later chapters to offer several things
Good Friday Resource – “The Golgotha Experience”
Many of us stuck inside are missing normal patterns of life. This Easter season is missing, for some, up to three or more different church-related traditions alone. Larry found a great resource for you to use, potentially even with your whole family, on Good Friday. Golgotha Music (https://www.golgothamusic.com/full-experience) has some singer-songwriter music in a 1-hour continuous play video on their website. The accompanying book is a little long but could also be a good tool for your family. Pausing the video between songs with enough time to read the prayer and the scripture they provide could be a way for
A Guide to Daily Prayer During this Pandemic
This is a really helpful daily prayer guide focussed on the Coronavirus pandemic that was put together by some friends in India (including one of our NWers living there!). Â Please consider using it as you strive for extra time in prayer in these troubling times. 21-Day Prayer Guide in the Midst of the Coronavirus
Giving Thanks and Doing Good During Hard Times
NWer Trent Anthony posted this helpful blog from his refuge in Staunton, VA… Giving Thanks and Doing Good During Hard Times
