Category Archives: Mark

Out of the Mouths of Babes

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Joe

Last night I had a lot on my mind. And so when we sat down to eat dinner, I was lost in my thoughts as we all started eating. My soon-to-be-three year old son, Nicholas, said in the moment: “Daddy, … Continue reading →

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Philippians 4:6

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Joe

I’m sure most of you know what Philippians 4:6 says. In case you don’t, it says: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. –Philippians 4:6. I … Continue reading →

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Taking Up Your Cross

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Joe

And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.” –Mark 8:34. It’s unfortunate that these passages in Mark … Continue reading →

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God’s PMA

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Joe

I don’t care much for the “think positive thoughts” thing. What I mean to say is, the practice of attempting to think “happy thoughts” all the time to bring about some result. Don’t misunderstand me. I’m not saying the opposite: … Continue reading →

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Polishing the Crown of Life

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Joe

Life in our household has been difficult over the past several months. My employment is precarious, my salary has been cut, our dishwasher sprung a leak, and my son fell ill over the weekend. Of all those things, my son’s … Continue reading →