tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28188431741001298942024-03-13T09:04:59.875-04:00Marks BlogMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-79496952619968255192013-07-29T15:22:00.000-04:002013-07-29T15:22:30.972-04:00Avoiding Raunchy Movies Doesn't Make You Legalistic
We read the following article this weekend by Larry
Tomczak… and said AMEN!! We pass along, not to judge or condemn, but to hopefully spur this generation
toward Holiness & Revival.
For the time has come for judgment, and it must begin
with God’s household. 1
Peter 4:17
Recently my wife and I attended a decent movie when we had
an encounter with a Christian woman in the lobby. Making Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-29217627739752252202013-05-28T08:16:00.001-04:002013-05-28T08:23:49.018-04:0012 Ways to Kill a Great Idea<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices to Me [unless they are the offering of the heart]? says the Lord. I have had enough of the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of fed beasts [without obedience]; and I do not delight in the blood of bulls or of lambs or of he-goats [without righteousness]. When you come to appear before Me, who requires of you that your [unholy feet] trample Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-2229088531970003532013-01-21T14:44:00.003-05:002013-01-21T15:07:43.715-05:00What Happens When the Church Stops Praying?We are almost at the close of our series “Building A New You” and our plan this week is to teach about “New Knees” in essence that we must become people of “personal prayer” we must become passionate about communicating with our Heavenly father… I read this article by Pastor Mark Batterson he is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., a multi-site church in the nation’s Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-85195882376049075462013-01-02T10:03:00.000-05:002013-01-02T10:03:38.251-05:002013 Your Opportunity to Be a Ground-Breaker<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-29421589769199474282012-01-21T16:14:00.012-05:002012-01-21T16:43:29.376-05:00OpportunitiesEvery New Day is filled with Challenges, Struggles, Obstacles and Opportunities. Which one you see is largely determined by which one you are looking for. Every obstacle is an opportunity. Whenever & Wherever you’re having a problem it is an opportunity to trust God. It is an opportunity for growth. It is an opportunity to think outside of the box. It is an opportunity for you toMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-33578457141947149062011-12-28T13:23:00.010-05:002011-12-28T13:37:09.301-05:002012 All successful people have a goal. No one can get anywhere unless he knows where he wants to go and what he wants to be or do… Successful goal selection stems from our inner perceptions and the correspondence of our actions. If what we want and how we go about accomplishing our goals does not correspond, then we are likely to experience a degree of self-sabotage.In order for success to be Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-24270259253483415962011-12-19T09:41:00.015-05:002011-12-19T10:48:19.842-05:00Christmas Child... Christmas Son...For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of Eternity], Prince of Peace… Isaiah 9:6The underlined sentence is a double one, but trustme; it has in it no duplication. The careful reader will soon discover a “great” distinction. Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-74055252617540032322011-11-30T09:40:00.010-05:002011-12-01T10:08:17.966-05:00Signs Of “The” Times!When I am blessed to have some free time there are several “Blogs” I enjoy reading; some just for fun (“Stuff Christians Like” by John Acuff) others as “food for Thought” falling under that second category is one Dr. Richard A. Swenson, M.D. Author of the “Swenson Trends Blog” very intellectually stimulating (that means I have to read them twice to actually understand what Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-56509681143460470022011-09-15T10:55:00.014-04:002011-09-15T11:34:04.493-04:00FaithfulDon’t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil will throw some of you intoprison to test you. You will suffer for ten days. But if you remain faithful even when facing death, I will give you the crown of life. Revelation 2:10 Faithfulness, kind of an old-fashioned word… Faithfull, someone has to retire before we think to use the word in our “modern” culture.. “After thirty-years ofMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-44775357686631932552011-09-06T11:39:00.036-04:002011-09-06T12:06:52.515-04:00Milk, Meat and the Malnourished Church by: Steven FurtickOne of the greatest critiques of the American Church today is that it’s malnourished. Some would even say it’s our most pressing problem….When most people voice this complaint, the focus is on the “Sunday Worship Experience.” From people who leave these churches, you hear, “I wasn’t getting fed.” Or, “I just want some deeper teaching.” From people outside these churches, you hear, “Too much milk,Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-13864357759569623712011-06-27T13:27:00.068-04:002011-06-27T16:23:03.809-04:00Are You an Influencer?You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste (its strength, its quality), how can its saltness be restored? It is not good for anything any longer but to be thrown out and trodden underfoot by men.~Matthew 5:13NEWS FLASH!!Spreading the Gospel isn't solely the church's job; it's the job of every Christian.Salt seems little more to us than a cooking spice, flavoring agent, or Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-13366331536340361472011-06-11T19:17:00.011-04:002011-06-11T19:52:43.720-04:00Broken TrustThe news is filled with people who have unfortunately lost their credibility.. Politicians, Performers (actors) and Preachers top the list ...When we Break-Trust with those who have chosen to follow us, or with those we are connected to through relationship we lose more than just our credibility. We lose our Ability! Our Ability to Lead, to Help, to Encourage, to Challenge, to Motivate, to Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-73515560573540158022011-05-05T10:39:00.006-04:002011-06-11T19:17:43.547-04:00Resolving Conflict<!--StartFragment--> <!--StartFragment--> Preached last Sunday on “Resolving Conflict in Relationships” got some “Good” Feed-Back (a refreshing change J) If you missed it you can order the CD from our office (203) 261-2728 …… This morning in my in-box I got this article from a pastor/leadership mentor. Thought it was too good not to pass on…. Trust It Blesses & Equips.. In every life Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-46879502893146524432011-04-28T11:30:00.008-04:002011-05-05T10:39:25.614-04:00Stop Dating the ChurchJack and Grace met through a mutual friend. From day one they seemed to be the perfect match. Grace was everything Jack had always wanted. She was beautiful, outgoing, and caring—always there when Jack needed her.For the first five months they were inseparable. Jack could hardly think of anything but Grace. He didn’t need to look further, he told friends. “She’s the one."Now almost three yearsMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-79033313139150026692011-03-17T10:30:00.058-04:002011-04-28T11:44:20.440-04:00Radical MissionaryOn Friday, March 18, two of our Associate pastors will be flying to Cardiff, Wales. U.K. We are asking all the friends of New Life to keep them in your prayers, for safety and that The Lord will direct their paths & plans… Jason Evans and Andy Patton are going on a 5 day exploratory visit to the place of our Senior Pastor’s Birth… Wales, a nation that in times past has seen some of the Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-12251274163783575622011-02-15T11:49:00.010-05:002011-02-15T13:46:31.152-05:00Commitment"If you really love someone, you shouldn't have to work at it."<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><?xml:namespace prefix = v ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" /><?xml:namespace prefix = w ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" />Loving feelings should come naturally in a relationship, so if you have to work at it, something's wrong…….True or FalseMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-5270270921182959712011-01-31T11:27:00.044-05:002011-01-31T13:43:54.416-05:00Holiness1828 : HO'LINESS, n. [from holy.] The state of being holy; purity or integrity of moral character; freedom from sin; sanctity.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />1. Applied to human beings, holiness is purity of heart or dispositions; sanctified affections; piety; moral goodness, but not perfect. The state or quality of being holy; perfect moral integrity Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-83696563117071325592011-01-20T12:00:00.009-05:002011-01-20T14:05:14.591-05:00SubjectivismAn emphasis on personal feelings or responses as opposed to external facts or evidence; In philosophy a theory stating that the only valid moral standard is the one imposed by somebody's own conscience… I recently read the following article by Stewart Fenters a young man with a passion for the “Truth” … In a “Church” world where almost nothing is “Wrong” or “Sinful” (Remember that oldMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-86333429908398803662010-05-21T09:54:00.008-04:002011-01-20T13:59:59.549-05:00NegativityNot positive; opposed to affirmative, Having the power of stopping or restraining; The sign of subtraction, a sign which indicates that the quantity to which it is prefixed is to be subtracted. -Noah Webster 1828“I have never seen a man who could do real work except under the stimulus of Encouragement & Enthusiasm, & the Approval of the people for whom he is working.” -Charles Schwab “Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-16314570375686348042010-05-10T10:00:00.003-04:002011-01-20T14:03:29.259-05:00Problems 101Problems are not always a “Bad” thing. For many of us they are a necessary part of the Learning process…. Problems (Stress) can in fact be great Motivators in our lives, for change and growth. The pressure of deadlines, budgets, and the demands of others can push us to accomplish something, or even become someone that would have been impossible without the Problem. (Would a shepherd boy like Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-71907919409509840802010-04-15T14:08:00.008-04:002010-04-15T15:01:45.590-04:00LessonsEvery day is a school of Learning if we keep our ears and eyes open…..Each experience good and bad can teach us something if we keep our Minds open……Seemingly unimportant Moments if linked to our past experiences can re-shape our future for good.Here is something I learned the Hard-Way….If We Refuse To Learn The Easy Lessons Of Life, They Get Harder!If we miss or ignore life’s quiet whispered Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-9938462664377321862010-03-27T16:21:00.004-04:002010-03-27T16:28:20.721-04:00The Game of Life!<!--StartFragment--> Life is an Adventure! Ever hear that expression? Adventures can be great fun! They can also turn into moments of confusion, frustration, fear, and even into getting us off-track. Most of us like the thrill of exploring the unknown, as long as we’ve got a guide. Without one, adventures frequently lead to disaster. It certainly makes sense to expect that the Creator of Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818843174100129894.post-85626500770571206742010-03-03T14:59:00.006-05:002010-03-03T15:09:14.142-05:00Cultivating CharacterWhat Motivated you to Choose your Goal? What inspires you to succeed at it? What pushes you to keep trying? What carries you through times of self-doubt?Your answers to these questions comprise your Character; they define your interests, values, strengths, and means of support.The Stronger your Character; the More Stable Your Success.True Character Needs A Source Of Conviction & Power …….Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443697140305760265noreply@blogger.com2