Tag Archives: Purpose

THE KISS OF DEATH, OR WAS IT?

Mark – God is On Our Side!   The phrase “kiss of death”, used as a noun means “an act or relationship that has fatal or disastrous consequences”. The dictionary tells us the origin; “An action or relationship that is … Continue reading

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AGONIZING PRAYER

Mark – God is On Our Side!   We have all been there. Our normal life as we knew it collapses around us. We no longer have control over the smallest of tasks. We can’t think straight. We can’t think … Continue reading

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NEVER SAY NEVER

Mark – God is On Our Side!   Have you every noticed that when we vow to NEVER say or do what our parents said or did, that we soon catch ourselves saying and doing the exact same thing to … Continue reading

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THEN…

Mark – God is On Our Side!   What causes people to betray their closest friends, family who love them deeply, or coworkers working alongside them each day? What changes their minds about living a life of love to the … Continue reading

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THIS DAY

Mark – God is On Our Side   Have you ever wondered how you will be remembered? As believers, who have been saved by grace, once we pass from this life into the arms of Jesus in heaven, I don’t … Continue reading

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THE PIOUS CHEAT AND THE POOR GIVES ALL

Mark – God is On Our Side!   This is still a phenomenon today. Most of benevolent giving comes from those who have much less in life than those who have much to give and give little…not even a tenth … Continue reading

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LOVE SETTLES ALL DEBATES

Mark – God is On Our Side!   Love God. Love Others. In that order. Revolutionary. Love deletes hate and settles debates.   We love God because He first loved us. We learn how to love deeply and relentlessly from … Continue reading

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WHEN WE FORGET WHO AND WHY

Mark – God is On Our Side!   We can become so involved, so entrenched, obsessed, if you will, with doing God’s work that it becomes “our” work. We spend hours watching how others do church so we can do … Continue reading

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AUTHORITY

Mark – God is On Our Side!   Authority defined by mankind: the power to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes; jurisdiction; the right to control, command, or determine.   Who has the ultimate, final word in our … Continue reading

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THE SERVANT JUDGE

Mark – God is On Our Side!   MORE THAN PICKING UP BREAKFAST… Our Lord’s condemning of the tree and cleansing of the temple were both symbolic acts that illustrated the sad spiritual condition of the nation of Israel. In … Continue reading

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