Welcome to Calvary Church with Skip Heitzig.

We're so glad you've joined us today.

Throughout his ministry, Jesus stepped into ordinary lives,

fishermen at work, people on the margins,

men and women with questions, doubts, and hope,

and simply said,

Follow me.

And they did. Following Jesus was never meant to be complicated.

In this message from Pastor Skip Heitzig, we won't just learn about Jesus. We'll rediscover the

simple joy of following Jesus. We'll hear his call, watch his way of life, and remember that following him always begins

with simply taking the next step. Good morning and mom's happy Mother's Day to you. We thank God

for each and every one of you. And because it's Mother's Day, I always like to think of my mom.

I always like to bring a picture, kind of a show and tell.

So here's my sweet little mama in front of her house.

And just so you can see how tall she is.

She was so tall.

Next picture.

Look it.

She's like five foot one next to me.

And, you know, I was just saying I would give anything if I could

just give her a phone call again. But that's going to have to wait till heaven. But would you

turn in your Bibles, please, to the Gospel of Mark chapter one? Gospel of Mark chapter one,

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