Tag Archives: Family

“The Wise Shall Inherit Glory”

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Mark

[My mom was a remarkable woman.  The Lord took her home this past Easter Sunday evening. The following is the text of the message I delivered at my mom’s funeral Thursday evening. My wife Debbie read the Scriptures and shared some stories and … Continue reading →

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Bullying the Chikin

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Mark

The past decade plus has brought too many reprehensible stories of bullying that have resulted in suicides and retaliatory killings.  As I’ve always understood it, a bully is stereotypically a big-mouthed brute who tries to rule the playground or the lunchroom … Continue reading →

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Facing Fifty

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Mark

Ok, so it’s arrived.  I turned 50 yesterday.  Benchmark birthdays strike each individual differently.  For me fifty has proven to be a big one; well, a challenging one, to be honest. Maybe it’s because a “half-century” genuinely sounds old (though … Continue reading →

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A Father Who Loves to Give

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Mark

Christmas day has come and gone.  The tree and decorations are still up and family will be arriving soon for a few more days of celebration.  I have some moments for reflection. I was the recipient of a number of great … Continue reading →

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What I Love about Being a Dad

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Mark

I am 23 years into the “Dad” thing and I love it!  Deb and I have been blessed with two sons and a daughter.  I vividly remember the day each was born.  Our firstborn came two weeks late; our middle … Continue reading →

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