Pastor Mark Jeske
Pastor Mark Jeske brought the good news of Jesus Christ to viewers of Time of Grace for 18 years. He also served over 40 years as a pastor at St. Marcus Church, a thriving multicultural congregation in Milwaukee. He has authored several books and dozens of devotional books on various topics. Mark is now retired and lives with his wife, Carol, in Milwaukee.
The stakes are higher now
Jesus told his disciples once that those to whom much had been given, from them much would be expected and even demanded. God’s self-revelation…
Why do I exist?
On his second missionary journey, St. Paul traveled to the center of the ancient city of Athens to start a conversation with the Greeks…
Magnificat: He kept his word to Abraham
Mary’s Advent joy was communal. She was excited not only for herself but for her nation as well. And not just because of a…
Magnificat: They will call me blessed
A magnifying glass makes things look really big, and a magnificent event is huge fun. The title of the virgin Mary’s poetic outburst of…
Light a candle for joy
We don’t need candles for illumination in our home; so when one is burning, it means “something’s up.” If my wife comes home and…
RSVP your wedding invitation
The English language apparently is inadequate for all of life’s situations. You have to learn some Italian to play the piano (Allegro! Andante!), German…
Clear authority
All believers are royal priests of God with a personal ministry to share the gospel with people in their lives. But not all believers…
Really, Jesus? Be perfect?
One of people’s favorite ways of shucking off responsibility for their weaknesses and misdeeds goes like this: “Hey, I’m not perfect, y’know.” That excuse…
The grand reunion
I’m kind of glad that I didn’t live in Bible times. I sure do look up to the heroes of our faith—Abraham, Moses, Samuel,…
Revelation benediction #7: Your clothes are clean
So many different tribes of people on earth; so many different languages; so many different cultures, histories, and achievements; so many different nations. But…
Revelation benediction #6: The Bible is a big deal
Procrastinators have a way of pretending that the day of accountability will never come. Students know that there will be final exams but can’t…
Revelation benediction #5: You’re immortal
Pretty much everybody knows what it’s like to be mocked, shamed, humiliated, and ridiculed. Sometimes those things come because of your faith. Persecution of…