A Next Step

by | May 4, 2017 | Mark's Blog

We have big God questions before us, “What is God calling us to do?” “Is it time for us to build?” “What kind of facility has the potential to release the most benefit to the most people in this season?” “What will honor God, draw others to Jesus and bless the world?”...

Spiritual Bootcamp

by | Jan 12, 2017 | Mark's Blog

Bootcamps around Edmond have become cool. What once was something to avoid at all cost – a military boot camp, reserved only for the best of the best – the few, the proud, the Marines – has somehow become in vogue for soccer moms and even accountants. I find two kinds...

Is the New Year Stressing You Out Already?

by | Jan 6, 2017 | Mark's Blog

This post written by Pastor Mark was originally published in the Edmond Sun. My email inbox these days are full of subject lines and titles like: “5 Things You Must Change,” “Top 10 Reasons People Don’t Go To Church,” “10 Ways to Dramatically Increase Giving,” “7 Key...

God Will Make A Way This Christmas

by | Dec 21, 2016 | Mark's Blog

Life is difficult. Everyone has a broken heart, even at Christmas. If you or someone you know is struggling with the Christmas Blues, you are not alone. Many people find this season difficult in spite of the messages of love, hope, joy and peace. Here are a few things...
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

by | Nov 22, 2016 | Mark's Blog

Pastor Mark at the Santa Barbara Franciscan Mission with two Canadian Pastor friends – John Paul and Matt The happiest people I know are people of thanksgiving. No, not pilgrims with the groovy hats, but people who give thanks in all circumstances. Giving thanks...