Tag Archives: Spirituality

Driven to Be Post-Modern

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Mark

Without getting all philosophical and all, this post-modern age (this era that has emerged from the modern age that gave us the affluent, technological, media-driven, high-production, successful lifestyles we enjoy) is rooted in all kinds of things, a major one … Continue reading →

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The Resurrection of Jesus: the Greatest Moment in History

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Mark

I have been challenged to spend the next 40 days writing reflectively on the resurrection of Jesus.  That’s how many days there were between his resurrection and his ascension (Acts 1:3).  It won’t be daily, but I am going to … Continue reading →

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The Sound of Silence

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Mark

Almost everyone has something to say about nearly everything these days.  There appears to be little, if any, restraint in the stream of words flowing out of mouths and from fingers.  It seems to me that we have forsaken the … Continue reading →

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Weakness

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Mark

I don’t like to be weak… the one who loses at arm wrestling the one who couldn’t survive two minutes in a boxing match without being knocked out cold the one who can only haul half of a package of shingles up the … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Disciplines and Legalism

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Mark

This month we start up our small discipleship groups at my church.  One of the things we emphasize and hold group members accountable to is their commitment to spiritual disciplines like consistent time in God’s Word, prayer, and Scripture memorization.  Also, … Continue reading →

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Shall We Dance?

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Mark

I grew up in a “no dancing” context so it would be accurate to conclude that I am no expert on dancing.  The closest I’ve come to any experience is doing the “Hokey-Pokey” and that “shake it all about” still makes … Continue reading →

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