Category Archives: Dana’s Blog

Mark 10:13-16 In this passage, Jesus teaches his disciples a lesson on who is welcome in the kingdom of God. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/who_is_welcome_here.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mark 9:41-50 In this passage, Jesus uses some very strong language and vivid, disturbing imagery to warn people to keep from stumbling. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/to_keep_from_stumbling.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mark 9:33-41 Who is great in the kingdom of God? Can anyone be great in God’s kingdom? Jesus has the answers. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/who_is_great_in_the_kingdom.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mark 9:14-32 “I do believe, help me overcome my unbelief.” https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/help_me_with_my_unbelief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mark 9:2-10 Life can be full of mountain top moments when we suddenly see something clearly for the first time. Often times struggling with something for a long time, even when the truth is right there in front of us. … Continue reading →

Mark 8:27-38 What will eternal life cost me? https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/what_is_it_going_to_cost_me.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mark 8:1-21 Like the disciples, why do we have such a hard time trusting that God will supply all our needs? And how can we learn to believe in Him more? https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/do_you_still_not_understand.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mar 7:24-30 Life is full of obstacles that can keep us from attaining our goals. In this lesson, we learn how to stay focused in life so that we can finish strong. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/finish_strong.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mark 7:1-23 What Jesus has to day about traditions. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/getting_to_the_heart_of_the_matter.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mark 6:45-56 Sometimes we wonder where God is when we are facing the storms of life. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/when_God_walks_by_.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mark 6:30-44 In this lesson, we learn how to deal with problems even when they seem too big to handle. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/dealing_with_problems.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mark 6:7-13 In our text this morning, Jesus sends out the 12 on a mission with some specific rules of engagement. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/rules_of_engagment.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mark 6:1-6 In this lesson, we get some insight into how to deal with rejection. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/dealing_with_rejection.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mark 5:21-43 It is not uncommon for people to turn to Jesus when tragedy comes into their lives, what this passage shows is that Jesus is ready and available to meet your needs. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/do_not_be_afraid_just_believe.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mark 5:1-20 In this life, people can be consumed by their “inner demons” feeling like there is no escape from them. But the good news is there is an answer in how to deal with demons. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/dealing_with_demons.mp3Podcast: Play in new … Continue reading →

Mark 4:35-41 In our text this morning we have an example from the first century of the effects of fear and anxiety and how we can overcome them. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/why_are_you_so_afraid.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Jesus tells us about the worst and best kinds of heart conditions here in Mark 4:1-20. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/a_heart_condition.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mark 3:1-35 From the moment Jesus appeared here on earth, people have had to make a choice as to what they will do with Him. So, what will you do with Jesus? https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/what_will_you_do_with_Jesus.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

In chapter 2 through chapter 3 verse 6 in Mark’s gospel he has grouped together five incidents where Jesus is being challenged by the religious leaders of the time. As Jesus responds to these challenges we are given insight into … Continue reading →

Mark 2:13-17 How do you see yourself? How do you see others? And how does that compare with what Jesus sees? https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/calling_all_sinners.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mark 2:1-12 Four friends make it a priority to bring a friend to Jesus. What is of first priority in your life? https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/setting_priorities.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mark 1:40-45 In this passage in Mark’s gospel is a story that illustrates how Jesus feels about people that the rest of the world would rather avoid. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/the_untouchables.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mark 1:29-39 Jesus didn’t waste any time is starting his ministry and teaching these new followers along the way just what is needed to be a disciple of Christ. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/lessons_in_discipleship.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

John 14:18-20 The resurrection of Jesus was a turning point in the history of mankind. So let’s talk about what the resurrection means to us today. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/because_he_lives.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mark 1:21-28 As we continue our series in the gospel of Mark, we see why it is important to allow Jesus to have authority over our decisions, our possessions and our lives. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/authority.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mark 1:14-20 The example of the disciples points out the truth that if you want to follow Jesus, it will mean you are going to have to leave something behind. For the disciples it was their nets. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/letting_go_of_our_nets.mp3Podcast: Play in … Continue reading →

Mark 1:9-13 Jesus came for some very specific reasons. In this passage in Mark’s gospel we will see what He came for and why. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/Jesus_came.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Mark 1:1-11 In this lesson, we learn how John the baptizer prepared the way for the Lord then and how we can prepare the way for the Lord now! https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/prepare_the_way_for_the_lord.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Jude 1:17-23 To help keep the church from being misled, Jude now gives them instruction on how they can build themselves up. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/body_building.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Jude 1:8-16 In this passage, Jude will give the church insight into how to tell the good guys from the bad guys. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/telling_the_good_guys_from_the_bad_guys.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Jude 1:1-7 Jude wants the church to understand that when they fail to “contend for the faith” (God’s truth) there will be consequences. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/truth_or_consequences.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Jude 1:1-4 Our spiritual life is just as susceptible as our physical lies. Jude is writing this letter because the church has been infected and they don’t seem to know it. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/are_you_sure_you_re_okay.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

3 John 1:1-14 In the apostle John’s letter to a dear friend, we get dome insight into the kinds of people that made up the early church. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/a_letter_to_a_dear_friend.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

In this passage, the apostle John will give the church four preventative measures to help them stay healthy spiritually. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/staying_healthy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

2 John 1:4-6 In this lesson we see what it means to walk in truth, walk in obedience and walk in love. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/learning_to_walk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

2 John 1:1-3 https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/truth_be_told.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

“The discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth” Proverbs 17:24 https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/looking_forward.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Jesus was the greatest gift God could ever give to us and if we accept that gift it will be one that lasts forever. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/a_forever_gift.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

There is nothing that will destroy faith quicker than doubt. As the apostle John finishes his letter to the church, he leaves them with ways to feed their faith, so that they can starve doubt to death. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/feed_your_faith_starve_doubt.mp3Podcast: Play in … Continue reading →

1 John 5:13-17 As the apostle John comes to the end of his letter, he encourages the church with some things they can know. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/what_you_can_know.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

The apostle John want us to know that no matter what problems or troubles we may face in this world, we who are born of God were made to overcome the world. https://media.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/p/content.blubrry.com/danacrohn238/we_were_born_for_this.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

In John’s letter, he has made it clear that Jesus is on trial. Basically he has been charged with identity theft. In this passage, the apostle calls on some witnesses to counter the accusations that Jesus is not the Christ … Continue reading →

In this next passage, the apostle gets back to what seems to be his favorite topic, love. He makes it clear the importance for all of us to understand what God’s love is and what our response to His love … Continue reading →

2 Peter 3:1-9 A problem we all face in life is that our minds may become so filled with negative thoughts and ideas that we leave no room for God. In this lesson from 2 Peter, we will see how … Continue reading →

Philippians 4:10-20 As Paul finishes his letter to the church in Philippi, he wants to thank them for the support they have given him now and in the past. But he also gives them something in return, “the secret of … Continue reading →

Isaiah 58 Before you listen to this sermon, I highly recommend reading Isaiah 58. In that passage of scripture, God, through the prophet Isaiah lets His people know what He thinks about their practice of fasting. The next discipline we … Continue reading →

Matthew 12:43-45 In this sermon, we will be looking at the spiritual discipline of meditation. Eastern meditation seeks to empty one’s mind and center one’s life on one’s self. On the other hand, Christian meditation seeks to fill one’s mind … Continue reading →

John 16:16-22 In John 16:22, Jesus said to His disciples, “…but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice and no one will take your joy away from you.” He didn’t present this as a suggestion but as … Continue reading →

About a month ago I heard one of our young people say to someone, “You don’t have to be so snarky.” Having never heard that word used before I asked her what it meant. She said that it meant rude … Continue reading →

Psalm 37:1-9 We have become an impatient people.  We want what we want when we want it!  We live in a world with a fast food mentality even in our relationship with God.  We would like a drive through window … Continue reading →

Have you ever asked yourself, “What was God thinking?”  I mean, really, He goes through all the effort of creation, doing it all for you and me and we respond by constantly making choices that disappoint Him.   In chapter … Continue reading →

I left Belle Fourche late on the morning of the 21st because of storms.  My original plan was to head north on highway 85 to I-94 and stay the night in Bismarck, ND but changed my route to stay under … Continue reading →

Philippians 2:12-18 As Paul continues on in his letter about joy, he wants Christians to know that the joy they have should be manifested in their lives. They should “appear as lights in the world”.  Like the old Sunday school … Continue reading →

Yesterday started out a little sad as I sent Linda off on the shuttle to catch  her flight home.  But things picked up for me as the day went along.  My drive from Denver, through Wyoming and in to South … Continue reading →

Linda and I are now in Monument, CO visiting with friends.  We have seen some extremely awesome country as we have gone on our way.  I told Linda that if I ever do something like this again I am going … Continue reading →

Well it has been six days since my last post.  In case you are wondering what happened with the problems I was having with the bike, it turned out to be a bad starter switch and bad plugs.  Everything is … Continue reading →

As I had indicated before, I have been reading the words of Jesus in the gospels.  I initially thought I would be reading through them rather quickly but instead, it seems that I wind up dwelling on passages for some … Continue reading →

I had a great couple of days in the Globe/Miami area.  I was able to reconnect with a lot of old (referring to how long I’ve known them; not necessarily referring to their age) and dear friends.  I worshiped with … Continue reading →

My travel day was the best ever. No rain!  The ride was everything I had hoped every day would be like.  Great conditions with God’s wonderful creation all around me.  Met some nice people along the way and made it … Continue reading →

The First Three Days I was planning on blogging everyday of my trip but just like everything else in life nothing ever seems to go the way you think it should.  I had a last minute doctor’s appointment on Tuesday … Continue reading →

         In the 20th century, many years ago, a farmer and his wife looked for their daughter after loading supplies on the wagon.  She had remained inside the general store, she was gazing through the glass into the colorful selection … Continue reading →

    Heaven A minister announced that the topic of his sermon would be “Heaven”.  He received a letter from an old man who was very ill.  The letter, a beautiful expression of faith, read in part: “Next Sunday you are … Continue reading →

This is awesome!  How great is our God!!! Our Creator and Redeemer… and do we THINK about it ???  God’s accuracy may even be observed in the hatching of eggs.   For example: The eggs of the potato bug hatch in … Continue reading →

   “Elephants in the Church” A circus parade was moving gaily through the streets of Milan, Italy.  Suddenly one of the elephants veered from the line and marched into a church building.  This visitor wandered up the center aisle, trumpeted … Continue reading →

  The inspired writer was concerned about the welfare of his readers.  He wrote, “We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away”  (Hebrews 2:1),  He was concerned that they … Continue reading →

Billy lived in East Texas.  He was a common man who had one claim to fame:  he was a boyhood friend of Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys. Since their friendship had endured all through the years, Jerry … Continue reading →

“The Way” This past Sunday was the first sermon in a series titled, “The Way.”  Throughout the New Testament we hear about the Way.  Jesus said in Matthew 7: 13-14, that there is a wide way that leads to destruction … Continue reading →

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