by Mark Vroegop | Articles, Audio & Video, Spiritual Growth
The Bible motivates faithfulness in trials by reminding us about our identity and our future. James says: Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love...
by Mark Vroegop | Articles, Fear and Anxiety
Fear is not tame. Anxiety can be unpredictable and complicated. Matthew 6:25-34 is one of the most important passages on anxiety. It highlights the importance of belief and unbelief that are often underneath our fear. We need to examine our fears for levels of...
by Mark Vroegop | Lament, Racial Reconciliation
Read the Introduction and Chapter One: Free Sample ChaptersDownload Summary: Gospel unity creates racial harmony. However, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said that “the most segregated hour in America is 11:00 a.m. on Sunday morning.” Equipped with the gospel, the...
by Mark Vroegop | Articles, Spiritual Growth
Anxiety and fear are part of the cultural air we breathe. Every day begins with depressing statistics. Unemployment figures are surging. Answers aren’t clear. Solutions seem illusive. Anxiety and fear were struggles before COVID-19, but now this familiar battle...
by Mark Vroegop | Articles, Spiritual Growth
Good Friday and Easter Sunday are the celebrated bookend events this weekend. Some church traditions even mark Thursday, the evening when Jesus shared the Last Supper. But what about Saturday – the day after the crucifixion and before the Resurrection? Justin...
by Mark Vroegop | Articles, Spiritual Growth
As we remember the crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday, I find a timeline is helpful. Seeing the times, events, and scripture references make this historical event more vivid and personal. As you prepare your heart for today’s remembrance, perhaps this timeline...
