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JESUS SEES OUR STRUGGLE

Mark – The Facts. Before problems arise in our lives, Jesus sees the imminent danger of the storm brewing on the horizon. He watches to see how we will handle the situation. At just the right time, He walks by … 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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TRUST ME

Mark 5 – The Facts. You might be right in the middle of a difficult circumstance wondering how in the world the situation might be resolved or if it will be resolved. Someone you love is at death’s door because … Continue reading

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IF JUST A TOUCH

Mark – The Facts. Being short has disadvantages. It seems things that you want are just out of reach. I have climbed chairs and shelves to acquire needed items, almost risking getting hurt to do it. Even while standing on … 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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ASLEEP IN THE STERN

Mark – The Facts. Have you ever been wildly awakened from a sound sleep by your kids being sick, the dog overturning a potted plant or a picture falling from a wall? It is not easy to recover and think … Continue reading

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NEVER WITHOUT A STORY

Mark – The Facts. Being teachers, we tell stories. Good teachers are never without a story. This is fun for most people who have never heard your stories, but not so much for our personal kids who have heard them … 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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