Mouth bits smaller than a pencil are used to guide large, powerful, and strong-willed horses. Comparatively small rudders are used to steer titanic, wind-driven ships. The Apostle James uses these as powerful metaphors to illustrate how the human...
Read moreWeekly Devotion: October 1, 2020
I pray that today’s devotional will encourage you to reflect on the fact that we’ve come this far by faith, and by faith, we will make it the rest of the way! I hope that we can all see each other very soon. Until then, please never...
Read moreWeekly Devotion: September 13, 2020
During these months of turmoil and uncertainty, friends have asked me how I am “staying safe” and how I am “staying sane.” Although I surmise that half the question is rhetorical, I do have a sincere answer for those who are truly...
Read moreWeekly Devotion: September 6, 2020
Today’s devotional begins with some heartbreaking news, but of course the good news in Christ Jesus immediately follows. May God richly bless your week, and please know that you are loved, you are missed, and you are in my prayers for...
Read moreWeekly Devotion: August 30, 2020
My Dear Friend, I pray that today’s word of encouragement will be a reminder for all of us of something that is more important than anything else. As always, you are loved and you are missed! Love in Christ Jesus, Pastor Mark “Bless the...
Read moreWeekly Devotion: August 23, 2020
I pray that today’s word of encouragement will be a reminder for all of us of something that is more important than anything else. As always, you are loved and you are missed! “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.”...
Read moreWeekly Devotion: August 16, 2020
It has been said that, “To ask the question is to answer it.” Jesus asked very few questions, so when he does, we should take notice. “When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?”
Read moreWeekly Devotion: August 9, 2020
The newscaster is increasingly more commentator than transmitter of facts. The news is more “fair and balanced” if it includes a “Hollywood Squares” type grid with at least six opinions from both the “experts” and those “on the ground.”
Read moreWeekly Devotion: July 26, 2020
My Dear Friend, In these uncertain times when the entire world is experiencing some form of “future shock,” I hope that today’s message will encourage you to keep trusting Jesus and not to lose faith in the people with whom God...
Read moreWeekly Devotion: July 19, 2020
My Dear Friend, Today’s devotional is somewhat longer than ones more recent. Please take your time in reading it, perhaps dividing it into two or three sessions. My prayer is that in pondering it, you will be drawn closer to the face of God. Love...
Read moreWeekly Devotion: July 12, 2020
My Dear Friend, I hope that today’s message will encourage you to feel more confident in your time of personal prayer. As always, please know that God loves you, and so do I. I hope to see you soon! Sincerely, Pastor Mark Your Prayers are...
Read moreWeekly Devotion: June 28, 2020
My Dear Friend, As we continue to weather the storm, please know that God has not forgotten you, and that God is still working in us, even when we do not see it. Have a safe Independence Day and please remember that you are always loved and...
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