tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post2193289861442559648..comments2023-09-09T11:37:23.521-04:00Comments on Marks Blog: Stuff Happens!Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-38098559249040584242009-03-20T16:53:00.000-04:002009-03-20T16:53:00.000-04:00Willie, what do you mean over doing it....it's a w...Willie, what do you mean over doing it....it's a way to kind of talk with one another especially when you dont get to fellowship except for Sundays.....you can't over do it...it's all great stuff!!<BR/><BR/>Bring it on Willie \0/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-29058282298873307902009-03-18T15:32:00.000-04:002009-03-18T15:32:00.000-04:00Pastor Mark, Your message this Sunday was eye open...Pastor Mark, <BR/><BR/>Your message this Sunday was eye opening. I wish there were clones of you, so people across the world with struggling marriages and broken homes can see beyond the foolishness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-12264351986255677982009-03-17T20:55:00.000-04:002009-03-17T20:55:00.000-04:00For Grinder it's called Legion, but for me it's ca...For Grinder it's called Legion, but for me it's called disappointment.I give thanks to God Almighty for one particular diasappointment. Prior to the market slump, I had my home on the market. I had taken it off while pursuing full custody of my three sons, by the time it was granted to me I had to abandon my intention to sell and relocate. Fellow brethrens and sistrens God knows our yesterdays Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-81222101751205138622009-03-17T12:53:00.000-04:002009-03-17T12:53:00.000-04:00Hi Pastor Mark,Great message, once again! As a Mom...Hi Pastor Mark,<BR/>Great message, once again! <BR/>As a Mom of rapidly growing kids I'm learning to be thankful for the "Stuff" that happens in THEIR lives. I hate for them to hurt or suffer in any way, but I also pray that they taste just enough bitterness so they'll learn to appreciate the good. I have a little chalkboard in my kitchen where I try to write a new quote each week. This week's Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-11547283901521449552009-03-16T22:35:00.000-04:002009-03-16T22:35:00.000-04:00I haven't gone anywhere. :) I'm definitely reading...I haven't gone anywhere. :) I'm definitely reading, just taking a step back from posting. I don't want to be guilty of overdoing it.<BR/><BR/>God bless! \o/Willie...https://www.blogger.com/profile/17925264067870825081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-18156268509043801382009-03-16T21:52:00.000-04:002009-03-16T21:52:00.000-04:00WHEWWWWWWWW!!! Good Selah PMThis one cut me to the...WHEWWWWWWWW!!! Good Selah PM<BR/><BR/>This one cut me to the heart PM. I am reminded of the times that I have missed an opportunity or stymied one I wanted to cultivate for Christ when I do or say something I shouldn't....I get very down on myself when it happens....especially with those I am close to.<BR/><BR/>Another Einstein quotable...he was a very surprising and thought provoking genius...<Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-35643818968271099632009-03-16T13:03:00.000-04:002009-03-16T13:03:00.000-04:00"Stuff Happens! But it happens to everyone. And it..."Stuff Happens! But it happens to everyone. And it may just be for a reason." This was all too true this morning...I was trying to find my work ID badge and was going to be late for work...Finally I found it...with no time to spare! I was driving to work and about 10 cars ahead of me a major accident JUST happened ! smoke everywhere, smell of rubber and 2 cars and a big construction truck Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-47906674780245255812009-03-14T10:20:00.000-04:002009-03-14T10:20:00.000-04:00Go Charles Spurgeon! I've been hearing of Charles ...Go Charles Spurgeon! I've been hearing of Charles Spurgeon for years now but was I floored w/ Shane's quote of this amazing author. Jay will finally be able to cross it off his Christmas list this year. (shhh):-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-52014904708530666042009-03-14T08:51:00.000-04:002009-03-14T08:51:00.000-04:00I was struck by this passage this morning that we ...I was struck by this passage this morning that we have all read so many times, but it just hit me (PM I am feeling His Spirit and am growing in understanding...thank you.)<BR/><BR/>John 16:33 (Amplified)<BR/>33 I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-31894315655569728742009-03-13T21:27:00.000-04:002009-03-13T21:27:00.000-04:00great blog this week I can relate I've seen lots ...great blog this week I can relate I've seen lots of stuff, some good and some bad, the good seems a lot better after the bad I don't think I would be who I am without both. I thank God for all the stuff good and bad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-81131216528285401312009-03-13T20:35:00.000-04:002009-03-13T20:35:00.000-04:00Hey guys I don't know much about contemporary ...Hey guys I don't know much about contemporary christian music but I started cruising youtube.com for it....I don't know if Hillsong is the Barry Manilow of Christian music or not, but I guess it doesn't matter as long as He is praised and lifted up !! \0/<BR/><BR/>Check this out....He Is Lord <BR/>(Willie where are you when I need you bud...I'm on a limb here) <BR/><BR/><BR/>httpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-13536957540470694832009-03-13T17:15:00.000-04:002009-03-13T17:15:00.000-04:00Hey my friend Shane, wadaya mean "it's someone els...Hey my friend Shane, wadaya mean "it's someone elses turn next..I love that!" Holy cow, like I need you pushin calamity my way and lovin it....kidding just kidding..take it easy lad.<BR/><BR/>My work has gotten crazy again and I cant break away for Thursday...i hate it, but .....I'll get the CD.<BR/><BR/>hey Mo n Di, you are so right....none's stuff seems as bad as our stuff....you know Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-90582561001313002942009-03-13T16:11:00.000-04:002009-03-13T16:11:00.000-04:00I have no deep thoughts no famous quotes, I only h...I have no deep thoughts no famous quotes, I only have the experience of living a life serving Christ for over 25 years and the one example that the Holy Spirit brings to mind over and over is Job. That sentiment, that faith, that feeling, that belief that he expressed when he said, though you slay me yet will I trust Him; although my "stuff" cannot compare with "Job's stuff" it sometimes feels Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07201897863710205721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-10304932071581982612009-03-13T14:19:00.000-04:002009-03-13T14:19:00.000-04:00I HAVE TO AGREE SHANE,... Last nights Bible study ...I HAVE TO AGREE SHANE,... Last nights Bible study was awesome!!! I was having coffee with a friend yesturday and we were sharing stories, and struggles that we both deal with. She wasn't in the service last night but listened to the CD this morning, when I got home from running errands, there was a message from her saying, <BR/>" God is so good, and she wanted me to know that she Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-16534465112668206252009-03-13T10:46:00.000-04:002009-03-13T10:46:00.000-04:00If you weren't at bible study last night.....get t...If you weren't at bible study last night.....get the CD. Pastor Mark talked about our life experiences. How the rough stuff can help someone else at some point along the journey. Going through the hard times and the valleys of life can knock the 'stuffing' right out of you, but as Pastor Mark said last night...."it will be someone elses turn tomorrow". I love that! So take the hard times on the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-87828016060644772722009-03-13T09:40:00.000-04:002009-03-13T09:40:00.000-04:00Hey Boss...love the Blogs! I have to say that of a...Hey Boss...love the Blogs! I have to say that of all the "stuff" that happens in our lives, the ones we inflict on ourselves are probably the toughest. But thank God He's faithful to help us through all our stuff.<BR/><BR/>"Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ" Phil 1:6 <BR/>A great verse to memorize to help Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-75819836133890011292009-03-13T01:06:00.000-04:002009-03-13T01:06:00.000-04:0022 years young and I already feel like I've had my...22 years young and I already feel like I've had my fair share of serious stuff. But its the stuff put in front of me that's shaped my faith and love for god. What is a fair share anyway? Somewhere I read about a guy running a marathon.at 13.1 miles he decided he didn't want to finish. So he turned around and ran back to start. Nothing like trying to give up only to actually finish what you Ashley Cardozahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05056636095518355051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-58430102869913795972009-03-12T23:04:00.000-04:002009-03-12T23:04:00.000-04:00Hey P Jason....not that I need to make suggestions...Hey P Jason....not that I need to make suggestions for ya, but what if you tossed out a new worship song on the blog via youtube that you want us to preview that you're going to use during worship?<BR/><BR/>At the Cross and Amazed are awesome songs and there's the latest song you recently introduced...can you post the title for us?<BR/><BR/>thanks!! \0/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-36666757057678950552009-03-12T22:55:00.000-04:002009-03-12T22:55:00.000-04:00Hey PM and Deb....thank you for prayers.Whatever y...Hey PM and Deb....thank you for prayers.<BR/><BR/>Whatever you do, don't ever think for a moment that what you are doing here is not making a difference. The Selahs and Blog are fantastic; it's encouraging; nourishing; and enriching our lives. YOU HAVE A GIFT FROM GOD MY FRIEND. Don't stop....don't even think about it ;o(<BR/><BR/>Here's a big WHEWWW!!! I thank God every single day for the way HeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-16452523946616572552009-03-12T20:46:00.000-04:002009-03-12T20:46:00.000-04:00Well Mark know That I am one who is reading this "...Well Mark know That I am one who is reading this "stuff"... I am 43 years old and as of late I have had quit a bit of stuff happening in my life.. Career and personal challenges, some of my own doing...Whatever the issues, self induced or not it brings us closer to GOD...The minute we think we have this " Stuff " figured out on our own we are in big trouble...Praise GOD, I need you ! Mark you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-60311839527046857042009-03-12T19:13:00.000-04:002009-03-12T19:13:00.000-04:00I read your stuff, Pastor Mark. Both Selah and the...I read your stuff, Pastor Mark. Both Selah and the blog are a great encouragement.Phil Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12977472049659803602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-24388496871321921452009-03-12T17:42:00.000-04:002009-03-12T17:42:00.000-04:00you will not find new oceans until you are willing...you will not find new oceans until you are willing to lose sight of the shore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-42453935373081026992009-03-12T15:38:00.000-04:002009-03-12T15:38:00.000-04:00"when you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot..."when you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on...." <BR/>Franklin D. Roosevelt<BR/><BR/>"I may not be there yet, but I am closer than yesturday."<BR/>unknown<BR/><BR/>God has been faithful to me! Just like everyone, stuff has happened in my life, and honestly there have been times when I have stayed "down" too long...thankfully I have a BIG, BIG God, who sees all, knows all, and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-26834059822689265202009-03-12T13:10:00.000-04:002009-03-12T13:10:00.000-04:00You're not kidding about that mid life crisis Past...You're not kidding about that mid life crisis Pastor Mark....TRUE STORY....I grew up in a very bizzare less than perfect family. One of my best friends had the perfect mom, a great dad, a gorgeous brother, and a fun little sister...the perfect family!!!! (This family by the way lead me to the Lord) As life went on...parents divorced...kids struggled...I had dinner with my friend's mom a few yearsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-90091720695357180842009-03-12T13:05:00.000-04:002009-03-12T13:05:00.000-04:00Great Blog once again Pastor Mark, and a great Sel...Great Blog once again Pastor Mark, and a great Selah this morning too which was in perfect concert with the Spurgeon reading for this morning. I've been trying to be nice all day:)<BR/><BR/>I read your blog...a lot! I leave it open on my PC and read it several times throughout the day/week. I find it very useful, uplifting, and challenging.<BR/><BR/>I would like to repsond to my friend Bob from Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com