Mark devotion begins with a literal translation of the gospel from the original language, a comparison with three other famous translations, and examines seven of St. Mark's early stories and how they apply to readers today. Mark's Gospel can be read as historical literature, and it is that; but for Christian readers, there is a message in each of these stories. The author lets Mark speak about evangelism, church life, family values, prayer, miracles, and personal choices. Each devotion concludes with a prayer that captures the message of its story and suggests a way to step from worship to work.