Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

Want More Calm in Your Life? | The Gospels | Mark 6:45–56

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Jan 27, 2026
Short reflections on finding calm through presence rather than control. A dramatic retelling of a nighttime storm and a surprising moment of comfort on the water. Thoughts on feeling small before the Creator and why mystery is painful. Practical prompts for building memories of God's nearness during life’s uncertainties.
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ANECDOTE

Perspective From The Nā Pali Coast

  • Tanya Willmeth describes staring up at the Nā Pali Coast and learning the islands drift toward Japan over thousands of years.
  • That sight made her feel both small and aware that the world will continue beyond her lifetime.
INSIGHT

God's Knowledge Versus Human Limits

  • Isaiah's image of God measuring the heavens highlights God's intimate knowledge of creation.
  • Tanya contrasts our limited knowledge with God's full awareness to reframe uncertainty.
ANECDOTE

Personal Struggles With Uncertainty

  • Tanya names personal hard moments: waiting for a diagnosis and parenting a child who suffers.
  • She uses these experiences to illustrate life’s persistent mysteries and discomforts.
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