Category: Mark’s Messages

Can you imagine a small lamb trying to make it on its own without a shepherd? We know that it wouldn’t last very long. It would be just as foolish for us to believe that we could make it without our shepherd. Will you for a moment consider your dependency upon God? We sometimes sing… Continue reading My Dependency On God

We should always take time out of our day to tell our mother how much she means to us and how thankful we are for all that she has sacrificed through the years for us. Most mothers want nothing more for their sons or daughters than to grow up able to live a better life… Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day

I think that we would all agree that prayers are needed in our world today as much as they’ve ever been. We need to be praying for our families, our communities, our state, our country, and the world in general. We each have our own personal needs that we lift up to God in our… Continue reading Let Us Pray

What is the most important part of a car? The engine is important but if you are attempting to drive at night on a dark country road and you have no headlights the engine is not helping you very much. The ignition certainly helps to crank the car but if there is a monsoon rainfall… Continue reading The Most Important Part

In 1990 when I was a teen, the rock band, Tesla released the song “Signs”. The chorus included this line, “Signs Signs Everywhere there’s signs”. It’s true! Signs are everywhere! People have always been amused by signs. Whether interstate signs, ESPN Gameday signs, bumper stickers, or signs being held up for runners in a marathon… Continue reading Looking for a Sign?

Last week was Easter Sunday and it was great to see so many family members and guests at our worship service. This past week we were fortunate to not be harmed by the storms that came through. Not everyone was so fortunate. While some may say I am afraid of these types of storms with… Continue reading Lessons in the Storm

Good news! That’s what the word “gospel” means. Jesus died for you and me. He took our place to pay the penalty for our sins so that He could offer us eternal salvation. The gospel contains facts to be believed. Paul, in explaining the gospel he had preached to the Corinthians “by which they were… Continue reading The Gospel is Good News!

Life is complicated. It is full of struggles every single day. Some struggles are obviously more significant or carry a little heavier weight than others. At the same time, it is hard to know just how heavy another person’s burdens may be in the moment so we should always avoid comparing our burdens to anyone… Continue reading Fellow Travelers

Though I walk through the valley of the shadow and I stand face to face with the enemy I will know that I am not forsaken You surround me when the fire’s at my feet You’re my defender, You fight for me, I will remember, You’re all I need, You are my healer My remedy… Continue reading My Defender

ACCOMMODATIONS: Arrangements must be made in advance for accommodations (Jn 14:2). PASSPORTS: Travelers seeking entry are not permitted past the gates without proper credentials and they must be registered with the ruling authority (Rev 21:27). DEPARTURE TIME: Time of departure has not been announced. Travelers are advised to be prepared to leave on short notice… Continue reading A Traveler’s Guide to Heaven