4 the Kids Update

4 the Kids Update

by | May 22, 2018 | Mark's Blog

Jim Collins, author of “Good to Great,” says leaders who have the greatest impact share two qualities: humility and fierce resolve. They have a kind of tenacity and strength of character to hang in when others give up. You just can’t wear them down. I want to be that...
4 the Kids

4 the Kids

by | Apr 25, 2018 | Mark's Blog

According to the Barna Group, 6% of adult Christians made their decision to follow God after the age of 18. That means 94% made decisions as children that follow with them throughout their life. Wow! That is encouraging… and scary… and exciting. The time...
April Fools

April Fools

by | Mar 28, 2018 | Mark's Blog

Easter is this Sunday, April 1. April 1 in some European and Western countries is known as April Fools’ Day or All Fools’ Day where people play practical jokes or spread hoaxes and often shout, “April Fool” at the victim of the joke or ruse. Perhaps the greatest...
Ashes Ashes, We All Fall Down

Ashes Ashes, We All Fall Down

by | Feb 5, 2018 | Mark's Blog

For the first time in my lifetime, Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day are on the same day. It hasn’t happened since 1945. What’s the big deal? In some ways, both days are a reminder to recommit to the God we love and the people we love. We will try to do just that this...
Who Is Church For?

Who Is Church For?

by | Jan 18, 2018 | Mark's Blog

This article is featured in the Jan. 20 edition of the Edmond Sun. When I was a kid, my dad was a pastor in traditional churches. I was an acolyte. I met the choir in the narthex dressed in my alb and armed with my candlelighter. I had the pre-service checklist...
Taking the Next Step

Taking the Next Step

by | Oct 12, 2017 | Mark's Blog

When I was a child, I thought like a child. I spoke like a child and I spent the money I earned like a child…on myself. Yes, I gave my 10 cents of my dollar to the Sunday School offering (my dad was the preacher and my mom was the Sunday School Superintendent),...