As a counselor, I often get asked, usually after one person has been deeply hurt by another person, “How can I know for sure if I can trust them again?” This is a great question—and a wise one—which, fortunately, comes with a lot of helpful answers. In fact, this is so important that our wellbeing and the quality of our relationships—and any possible reconciliation—depend on knowing and living according to the right answers. Therefore, with so much at stake, we should be relatively thorough in Continue Reading
Love and Discernment: Why We Need Both
Tens of thousands of people recently flocked to the tiny town of Wilmore, Kentucky, which has a population of just 6,000 (and also happens to be the birthplace of my lovely grandmother, Ruth). Why did these crowds come? Because they were told an amazing revival was happening, and they wanted to see and experience it for themselves. Interestingly, the school where this occurred, Asbury University, effectively ended these meetings after a few weeks, at least for outsiders/non-students. Someone Continue Reading
Global Ministry Opportunities
We continue to be so blessed to counsel and equip people all over the world in one way or another. For a couple of years now Mark has been meeting via Skype with people on all continents (except Antarctica, which has become one of his goals in life). What is more, our material is also being used by people (missionaries, pastors, and lay people) to minister and equip other people in different countries and continents. In fact, each year we give away thousands of dollars in material to spread Continue Reading
How To Feel Safe In An Unsafe World
Are you anxious? Do you find yourself worried about the future (or just wondering how you'll get through today)? Well, join the club. Seriously, this is one of the most common struggles of our time. In a recent interview, Mark tackles the subject of how to feel safe in an unsafe world, along with some practical, biblical tools we all need for overcoming anxiety and replacing fear with peace. Watch The Podcast > Get Mark's Book: Overcoming Anxiety > More Resources Continue Reading