Do the troubles and trials of life have you distracted, discouraged, and distressed? Are you weary, weak, and worn out? Isaiah 7:9 says, "If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all." Through Ellen's candid and bold style, you'll connect with individuals from the Book of Mark who experienced troubles and trials. We all need the same thing: a face-to-face encounter with Jesus. Perhaps you can relate to what had them weary and weak. Busy, hopeless, out-of-control, calloused, resolute, tenuous, hesitant, and feeling undervalued wore them out. Whether you read alone or use as a group Bible Study you'll be encouraged to grow, challenged to change, and influenced to live as Jesus intends. Face to face with Jesus stands strong.