Category: Mark’s Messages

Remember the little rhyme we would say as children, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me”. Every so often you had to resort to that little rhyme in grade school to respond to a bully. You may not have been involved in bullying or teasing, but if you did,… Continue reading Christian Character and Social Media

SPIRITUAL BONDS: I love Sundays at Tanner! I am thankful for the technology that allows us to join in Spirit on line to worship, but it’s not the same as assembling with the saints. We are to stir up one another to love and good works, encourage, teach, and look out for one another’s best… Continue reading Spiritual Bonds

Christianity is a life of joy. The word joy appears sixty-three times in our New Testament. When we think of New Testament joy, our minds naturally go to Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi. There, joy is referred to eleven times in four chapters. Webster defines joy as an experience of great pleasure, gladness,… Continue reading Christian Joy

Suppose we start this very day to live our lives in a different way; suppose we vowed and constantly tried to help those in trouble on life’s wayside; if we show by our deeds a hint of His love, wouldn’t earth be a bit more like heaven above? On Monday:Look for a smile today and… Continue reading A Week of Good Thoughts

John Newton first published those beautiful lyrics in 1779 and they resonate with us today as much as they did then because every soul desperately needs God’s grace, but let’s face it as sweet as it is it’s also very misunderstood. Some view God’s grace as “No Rules” while others view it as “Nothing but… Continue reading Amazing Grace

Challenge For A New Year Resolve not to miss a single service. No excuses this time but, for a change, make a few sacrifices for the Lord. Try praying every time you have a problem or decision to make. If you feel the slightest need, pray! And while you’re at it, try praying for your… Continue reading Challenge And Predictions For The New Year

An old coffee commercial shows a man returning to his home early in the morning right before Christmas. His younger sister puts a big bow on him and declares, “YOU ARE MY GIFT!” This is a wonderful reminder of the greatest gift that God has given to us: JESUS CHRIST. What would you think if… Continue reading God’s Gift of Jesus

A man fell into a pit and couldn’t get himself out. A realist said, “That’s a pit alright”. A subjective person came along and said, “I feel for you down in that pit”. An objective person saw the man and said, “With so many pits and so many people in the world it’s only logical… Continue reading The Pit

He wants you to be weary, friend. Too tired to read the Word. He wants you to be busy, friend. Too busy to pray in the presence of God. He wants you to be distracted, friend. The to-do list is a mile long and it is just the thing to keep your mind off of… Continue reading Be Vigilant

When I say….”I am a Christian”, I am not shouting, “I am saved”. I’mwhispering “I was lost”, That’s why I chose this way.When I say….”I am a Christian”, I don’t speak of this with pride. I’mconfessing that I stumble and need Him as my Guide.When I say….”I am a Christian”, I’m not trying to be… Continue reading When I Say I Am A Christian…