The American frontiersman was often known as a marksman when it came to the use of his gun. One reason was because he was always in practice. He had to be! His life, as well as the family’s meat supplier, often depended on it. So with desperation he stalked his prey with a “now or… Continue reading Living Carefully
Category: Mark’s Messages
Fulfilling the Great Commission One By One
God has never asked man to do what is impossible. When He asked Noah to build an ark, it was possible. When God asked Moses to lead the children of Israel, it was possible. When Jesus asked the apostles to follow Him, it was possible. When the Lord asked us to spread the gospel, it… Continue reading Fulfilling the Great Commission One By One
Secrets of Success
“Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to… Continue reading Secrets of Success
Problems? God’s got this!
Have you ever been really down? We all have. Most of us have those times and it is really hard to know how to deal with it. We have lost focus and we just don’t know how to get back in fellowship with God. The picture we see of David in 1 Samuel 21 is… Continue reading Problems? God’s got this!
Privilege
For some reason the word “privilege” has fallen on hard times. It’s a beautiful word of Latin origin dating back over 700 years and meaning: “something regarded as a special honor.” In literature usage it hit its zenith in 1833 and has experienced gradual decline until about 25 years ago when activist Peggy McIntosh wrote… Continue reading Privilege
Faith of Our Fathers
As we celebrate our country’s birthday tomorrow, here are some quotes from some of the greatest men in the history of The United States of America. Maybe they will help us better understand what this great nation was founded upon, and in so doing help us to remember why so many fought and died for… Continue reading Faith of Our Fathers
God Uses Broken Things
If something is broken, we generally discard it. However, God uses broken things to accomplish His purposes. Yes, God uses broken things. Perhaps your life has been broken by sin, but unlike Humpty Dumpty and the king’s horses and men, God can put it back together again. “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth… Continue reading God Uses Broken Things
Notions About Our Father (God) From Our Father
Our earliest and sometimes our most lasting notions about God, our Heavenly Father, are formed by our earliest impressions of our earthly father. The way we regard our earthly father dictates the respect, the obedience, the honor, and the love with which we regard our Heavenly Father as a youth. Those notions begin very early… Continue reading Notions About Our Father (God) From Our Father
The Sunday Assembly: The Main Purpose of Gathering
The practice of the Lord’s Supper has fallen on unfortunate times. To many Christians the Lord’s Supper is just a routine part of our worship that we quickly dispense before or after the sermon. To some in the religious world it is a part of worship that is only practiced monthly, quarterly, or annually. However;… Continue reading The Sunday Assembly: The Main Purpose of Gathering
Connecting God and People Together
Making Clear Some Misconceptions The Church is not made of people who believe they are better than others, but rather it is made of those who realize they should be better than they are and must continually strive to do better always. The church is not made up of perfect people, but people who realize… Continue reading Connecting God and People Together