Category: Mark’s Messages

In 1877, James A. Harding (for whom Harding University is named) went to Clarke County, Kentucky, where he held a gospel meeting. When asked how the meeting went, one of the elders at the congregation responded, “It was not much of a meeting. Oh, Brother Harding did his usual powerful preaching, the attendance was fair,… Continue reading Can You Count the Apples in a Seed?

Tom Jones and Sam Brown went to church service on a Sunday morning. They entered the auditorium side by side. They sat in the same pew. After the last song, they left as they had come. Torn said to Sam, “The service was a soul feast! The songs were inspiring, the prayers comforting and the… Continue reading It’s All in the Attitude

In a small eastern Kentucky town, the local police chief was also on the Volunteer Fire Department. His job was to answer the phone in event of a fire, and ring the fire bell to summon volunteer firemen. One morning the phone rang and the chief answered, “Fire department”. Out of the ear piece came… Continue reading Where’s the Fire?

In Science we learn about light. We not only learn about the sources of light, but we also learn about properties of light as well. Something that produces light is said to be luminous. Examples of this are the sun. stars, and light bulbs. These however are not the only sources of light there are.… Continue reading Better Influence: Am I Source of Light?

The author of Hebrews must have been tired. After all, it doesn’t take him very long at all to start talking about rest. Beginning in chapter three and into chapter four, he uses the word rest about a dozen times. Are you tired? I am! I’m tired…Of not being with ALL of my Church family… Continue reading Find Peace In Him

What is worship? “To pour out adoration towards another”; “A feeling of profound love and admiration.” To worship God is to recognize His worth or worthiness and to acknowledge in all appropriate ways the value of what we see. The Bible often calls this activity’ “glorifying God” or “giving glory to God”, and views it… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Worship?

Whether you are a babe in Christ or a spiritually mature Christian, you can grow in Christ. There are many ways by which we can grow in the Lord; I’m going to share with you 4 essential steps to move you forward toward spiritual maturity. Though simple, they are vital to building your relationship with… Continue reading Grow in the Lord

We often joke about breaking resolutions. Jokes about New Year’s resolutions, however, may be an indication of a more serious problem. It may point to our fear and lack of determination to persevere, to achieve, and to grow. We need new beginnings. We need the opportunity to start over. Since we are looking at a… Continue reading Better in 2022

As I was looking through my older photos of family members and friends who have passed on and some that look just a little older I couldn’t help but think of the lyrics to the old Judds’ song: “Grandpa, tell me bout the good ole days.” The Judds ask such questions as, “Did families really… Continue reading The Good Old Days Can Be Right Now