Tag Archives: Freedom

NO “IFS”

Mark – The Facts. When our kids attempt to “talk back” to us when given a direction to do something, we typically say, “No ifs, ands or buts! Just do it and trust me!” We say this because it was … Continue reading

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SAY AMEN AND MOVE ON

Mark – The Facts. Do you experience times of tiredness as ministry leaders and volunteers? For example, have you sat in the nursery or preschool room with many tenacious toddlers and wondered, “When IS the pastor going to say the … Continue reading

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GO HOME AND TELL

Mark – The Facts. When was the last time something incredible happened to you? Think about the moment. Was it on a vacation to another state or country? Was it on a mission trip? Was it a visit to family … Continue reading

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ALL MY STORIES

Mark – The Facts. Randy and live in a housing addition that has been built in the woods. Our back yard is mostly tall trees with little creatures that wreak havoc on our gardens that we try to plant. We … Continue reading

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ABOUT MY FATHER’S BUSINESS

Mark – The Facts. Randy and I grew up in Midwest City, Oklahoma. We were mere minutes from my mom and dad. His parents retired and moved about three hours away. Family was all around us. Randy had been pastoring … Continue reading

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TEAM FAMILY

Mark 3 – The Facts. When persons in families squabble over minute, trivial issues it breaks our hearts. Tensions run high when disagreements are heated. Sides are taken. Those who think they are “right” think the other side is evil … Continue reading

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UNLIKELY

Mark – The Facts. Why is it that we look upon some people and instantly think, they would never come to Jesus, so there is no use in telling them about Him. Notice that I did not say invite them … Continue reading

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REUNION

Matthew – Fulfilled. Most, large, family reunions occur these days because of the death of one of us. We remember, laugh, cry, and hug. We are quiet and we are loud. The kids run in and out, looking for things … Continue reading

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WHAT DO I DO WITH JESUS?

Matthew – Fulfilled. Our journeys in this life get dicey at times, don’t they? We search for peace and Truth in life storms that roll in chaos and damaging winds that change our being. Sometimes the storms are just a … Continue reading

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ALWAYS BE PREPARED

Matthew – Fulfilled. If I learned anything from mom at all it was to always be prepared for every emergency or unpredictable situation. Mom was an extreme organizer. Everything had a place and a reason to be there. When we … Continue reading

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