More than 2,000 years ago Jesus Christ walked among us. The crowds that gathered around Him heard truth-filled stories that they pondered long afterward. Truths that their spiritually famished hearts needed. Truths about living righteously before God that our hearts today need to hear.

James Scudder believes that Christ's parables in the book of Mark reveal thirty-one principles that will help you experience spiritual growth. These principles guide you to exercise your faith, have a joy-filled life, and confidently tell others about Christ. Divided into twelve harmonious chapters, this pastor's work is practical, relevant, and upbeat. Scudder includes a section that recaps each chapter's points and offers an exercise for each principle-plus tips for practice and prayer-so that, whether you're studying the Word by yourself or with a group of believers, your spiritual life may successfully grow in the eternal ways that matter most.