In the next article in our Second Mark Marathon series, Simon Lucas looks at Mark 13:32-37 and considers Jesus' instruction to his disciples to 'watch!'.
In the latest article in our series focusing on Mark's gospel, Martin Laker unpacks Jesus' difficult teachings in Mark 13:1-31 on the destruction of the Temple and the signs of the end times.
In the next article in our series covering the second half of Mark's Gospel, Simon Lucas looks afresh at the well-known story of the widow's mite in Mark 12:41-44 to see what lessons there may be for us.
Simon Lucas continues our Mark Marathon series of articles by looking at the teaching of Jesus in Mark 12:28-34 in which he suggests that the two greatest commandments are to love God, and to love our neighbours.
Several high-profile cases have brought super-injunctions to the forefront of public debate, not least when the BBC journalist Andrew Marr recently told a national newspaper that he was embarrassed to have gagged details about his private life for several years. Clearly, super-injunctions have huge political implications for liberty and the freedom of the press. But how can Christians respond theologically to them?
With Valentine's Day now less than a week away, Crossring highlights an innovative way that you can make a stand against human trafficking.
Ali Gledhill shares the story of how he chose his new Bible. Join in the discussion, and share your Bible knowledge! What are you reading, and how happy are you with it? Why did you opt for the copy you use, and would you make the same decision again?
Matthew continues the Mark Marathon by focusing on Mark 14:43-52, looking at Jesus' arrest in the garden of Gethsemane, the actions of the people around him, and how guilty people like them (and us) are forgiven through Jesus' sacrifice.
Nathan Edwards reflects on 12 days spent reading the Bible with a friend, offering some helpful tips on how to arrange your own Bible-reading marathon.
In the next mile of our Mark Marathon, Andy B takes a look at Mark 14:12-26 and marvels at how God works out all things for the good of those who love Him, as well as reflecting on the significance of Holy Communion.
Crossring is a community of Christians who meet together online in fellowship around the Christian faith and the Bible.
As part of our active lifestyle of prayer and Bible reading, we are currently reading a small section of the Bible together each day and sharing our responses to it with each other. We also publish a short devotional thought on a key verse or two from each day's passage to prompt prayer or reflection.