Category Archives: John

If You Aren’t Looking for Happiness – It Can Be Yours!

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Mark

How would you like to be happier? That’s like asking, “How would you like to be less thirsty?” or “How would you like to have more money?” Everyone would be happy to be happier! Harvard researchers have made some discoveries … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Grief, Inspiration, John, Matthew, Self-Centeredness, Uncategorized | Tagged Gratitude, Happiness, Joy, Self-centered, Thankful, Thanksgiving | 2,060 Comments

Your Church – You Didn’t Build That!

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Mark

“If you’ve got a business, you didn’t build that! Someone else made that happen!” -President Barak Obama Since our president made that statement[i] he has received a backlash of criticism. Some believe that it reveals a philosophy of dependence on … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishment, Ambition, Career, Church Growth, Church Health, Division, Doctrine, John, Matthew, Psalms, Sacrifice, Success, The Church, Uncategorized | Tagged Church Building, Church Growth, Church Health, Identity Crisis, Obedience, Pride, Programs, Responsibility, Results, Sovereignty of God, Strategies, The Church, Trust | 10,699 Comments

The Voice of God

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Mark

If someone told you that God spoke to them, would that seem strange to you? Is it rational to believe that the One True God would speak to puny, sinful humans? Is there a way to determine if God has … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Samuel, 2 Corinthians, Bible, Ephesians, Galatians, God's Voice, God's word, John, Luke, Matthew, Romans, Salvation | Tagged God's Call, God's Voice, God's Word, Message from God, Salvation | 74 Comments

Loving Enough to Trust

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Mark

What would you do for someone you love? Anything? What would you do to someone you love? In the case of Richard Garibay of Ceres, California, it was torture. For a period of nine days, Garibay and a friend, Armando … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Abuse, Disillusionment, Drug Abuse, Envy, Expectation, Family, Jealousy, John, Love, Motivation, Relationships, Torture, Trust, Uncategorized, Victim | Tagged Abuse, Drug Abuse, Envy, Genuine, Jealousy, Love, Relationships, Torture, Trust | 79 Comments

Bitter Rivalries and Broken Relationships

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Mark

What happens when you combine hearsay with presumption and a blend in some deep-seated animosity? You get an angry reaction – much like Clemson’s Dabo Swinney’s unfounded anger and rant against The University of South Carolina’s football program earlier this … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenge, Church Health, Communication, Discipline, Dissension, Division, Family, Gossip, John, Personal Growth, Rumor, Slander | Tagged Church, Church Health, Communication, Dissension, Division, Gossip, Misunderstanding, Rumor, Slander, Unity | 88 Comments

The Healthy Church – Connected

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Mark

When you hear the word, “church” what comes to your mind? Depending on your background it could be something positive or negative. Even so, is your understanding of the word “church” biblical? Does the word “church” mean the same thing … Continue reading →

Posted in Church Growth, Church Health, John | Tagged Church, Church Growth, Church Health, Fellowship with God, Growth, Relationships, The True Vine | 124 Comments

The Church – As God Designed Her

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Mark

The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, being so much more than an organization or a denomination, is a living organism indwelt by the Spirit of God and is called to enjoy a relationship with God and represent Him before … Continue reading →

Posted in Colossians, Doctrine, Ephesians, God's Will, John, The Church | Tagged God's Plan, The Church | 167 Comments