EXCERPT FROM MARK'S NEW BOOK ON FORGIVENESS | We all have been and will be sinned against and hurt by others. This, in turn, will damage our relationships. Therefore, being able to realize true, full forgiveness is one of the most important things in life, not to mention relationships. However, when it comes to forgiving one another, some people seem to succeed more, or struggle more, than others. Why is that? There are several pivotal elements which potentially hinder our forgiveness—or Continue Reading
California Marriage Conference
Marriage is potentially an ongoing source of many blessings. However, the reality is that marriage can also be hard, very hard. Far too many people struggle, and even fail, when it comes to their marriage. So what, exactly, makes the difference between those who overcome and are blessed, and those who fall short in reaping peace and joy? So much hinges on this one thing: how well we know and live according to God's design for marriage. Not only did God create us, He created marriage. Continue Reading
Is It Ridiculous For Christians To Emphasize The Bible?
Is It Ridiculous? The Ridiculous Emphasis Christians Place on the Bible. This was the title of an article recently posted on the Church Leaders website, written by Brian Jones, a pastor. 1 My first thought on seeing the title went something like this: It can’t be … surely this is a joke ... it must be an "article" from the Babylon Bee (a well-known Christian satire site). Nope. The source was Church Leaders, a popular website for those in ministry. My second thought, after realizing it Continue Reading
Why The Truth Matters
Truth Matters For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. -3 John 3-4 Why should we care so much about the truth? How concerned should we be about being deceived? Is discernment really that important—that indispensable for life? Doesn’t truth—as well as “doctrine” and discernment—cause division? Isn’t it more loving to just drop our Continue Reading