Mark His Word

<p>Jesus told his apostles to “count the cost” of following him. For the twelve it meant leaving their jobs their homes and families. It meant literally taking up a new life and leaving the old one behind.</p><p>What is the cost of following Jesus today?</p><p>Frank Ramirez challenges the modern Church as he explores that question in <strong><em>Mark His Word: Cycle B Sermons for Proper 16 through Thanksgiving Based on the Gospel Texts. </em></strong>Using analogies from the space race to a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov to the diary of a Civil War-era abolitionist preacher Ramirez paints a variety of pictures of what it looks like to act in allegiance to the cause of Christ to answer the call of the Holy Spirit no matter the consequences.</p><p>The pastor who utilizes <strong><em>Mark His Word</em></strong> will see a church reinvigorated in time for Advent prepared to step forth courageously into the world to live and speak truth to a world dying to know it.</p><p>Lessons Include:</p><ul> <li>“No Turning Back” (John 6:56-69)</li> <li>“For Us or Against Us?” (Mark 9:38-50)</li> <li>“Give Thanks for What?” (Matthew 6:25-33)</li></ul><p><strong>Frank Ramirez </strong>is the pastor of Everett Church of the Brethren in Everett Pennsylvania. A graduate of the University of LaVerne and Bethany Theological Seminary Ramirez is the author of numerous books articles and short stories. Frank has been a long-time writer for CSS' online subscription <em>StoryShare</em>. His CSS titles include <em>Gabriel's Horn The Christmas Star</em> <em>The Bee Attitudes</em> <em>Partners in Healing</em> <em>He Took a Towel</em> <em>Coming Home</em> <em>Lectionary Worship Aids</em> series and <em>A Call to Worship</em>.</p><p> </p>