Category: Mark’s Messages

When is the last time that you stopped to observe your surroundings? When was the last time you simply paused to take in the sights and sounds of life as it goes by? We have all heard the phrases “Life goes by fast” or “Time flies.” Everyday seems fast-paced, and if we aren’t careful, it… Continue reading Slow Down And Take Some Time

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

A Deacon can be defined as: A Biblically qualified appointed servant set apart to meet the needs within the body of Christ. Deacons are special servants who work under the authority of the spiritual leaders. We are given the qualification for Deacons in (1 Tim 3:8-10). One of the greatest keys to growth, success, happiness… Continue reading Strong Churches Have Strong Faithful Deacons

I wonder how big the smiles on the faces of the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be if they could see what Friday was like for most Americans. In 1776 when that group of 56 men put their autograph on that famous document they were just 13 colonies scattered across the Eastern seaboard.… Continue reading Celebrating Our Freedom

Like Mother’s Day last month, Father’s Day is also a day that can evoke so many different emotions. Some folks have their fathers still with them, while many do not. Some people had wonderful, loving, and kind earthly fathers, but some struggled in their relationships. There are some who never knew their fathers and there… Continue reading Father’s Day

As we celebrate our National Holiday tomorrow we know as Memorial Day, we might do so by going out of town on a short weekend trip, camping, food and recreation. However, we would do well to reflect on why we have this day and the sacrifices that have been made by so many to give… Continue reading We Remember

Connection. I suppose if you were searching for one word to describe mothers on this special day then the word connection might be it. Sure, I know we usually use words like loving or gracious to describe her personality. Other words like discipline and hospitality are sure to come up when describing her work. I… Continue reading Connection

“Have you prayed about it?” This is a frequently asked question in the lives of Christians. Why? Because as Christians we know that we can’t live without God’s blessings! How foolish would it be for us to not depend on God? Whatever the situation is we know that we can’t do it alone. What an… Continue reading Have You Prayed About It?

Years ago I heard the phrase, “it’s Friday but Sunday is coming.” If this had been 2000 years ago during the Passover of Jesus’ death there would have been very different atmospheres between those two days. Friday was a tough day for his followers to endure. Jesus was put through a mock trial that included… Continue reading Sunday is Coming!

“Sacrifice” comes from two Latin words meaning “sacred” and “to make”. In religious terms a sacrifice is anything dedicated to God. In the Jews religion and today in Christianity, sacrifices are ways of returning to God the life God gave to man. Whether a lamb on an alter or money placed in a tray, a… Continue reading That Which We Offer