The Disciple Who Ran Away

What a strange detail in Mark's Gospel taught me about fear, failure, and starting again.

An olive grove at dusk. Fear sometimes arrives subtly, persuading us to retreat from the very things we know we need to face. Image: Canva Pro.

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