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A morning prayer

by Mark Sorensen November 5, 2013November 5, 2013

“O Lord, open my eyes that I may see the need of others, open my ears that I may hear their cries, open my heart so that they need not be without succor, let me …

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Confessions of a Modern Day Pirate

by Mark Sorensen October 31, 2013October 31, 2013

It doesn’t happen with me often, but when it happens it’s never a fun experience. About two minutes into our all staff chapel service earlier this week, I blinked and the contact lens in my …

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When salad stops being a salad.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on October 25, 2013October 25, 2013

I was talking with someone today about how living in the Woodlands is a bit like living in the movie, “The Field of Dreams”. Remember that one? The baseball players would just sort of emerge …

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Unmask.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on October 11, 2013October 11, 2013

“Mark. Pay attention!” That was a message from past Mark. He gently nudges my present day self on occasion and it’s always a welcome surprise. Yesterday, I picked up my copy of Henri Nouwan’s, Making All …

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1st Century Church in the 21st Century.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on October 4, 2013October 4, 2013

Let’s talk “perspective”, shall we? Love it or hate it, perspective can be a funny thing. Honestly? I am amazed at how often I lose it, actually. Thankfully, we’re never so far away from perspective that …

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Cricket Theology.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on September 30, 2013September 30, 2013

I love a good sermon illustration. This past Sunday, I wrapped up a four week series called, “No Regrets; the Art of Living the Life You Were Created to Live”. We looked at the heartbreak …

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It’s not about you.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on September 24, 2013September 24, 2013

It’s hard to believe that the “No Regrets” series concludes this Sunday. I have had such a remarkable time sharing these messages with the Harvest community at the Woodlands UMC. It’s a blessing to have …

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Think God Can’t Use You?

by Mark SorensenUpdated on September 12, 2013September 12, 2013

From last Sunday’s message: The next time you feel like GOD can’t use you, just remember… Noah was a drunk Abraham was too old Isaac was a daydreamer Jacob was a liar Leah was ugly …

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Forfeited Grace.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on September 10, 2013September 10, 2013

Confession. I would hear words a lot in the Methodist church that I had absolutely NO idea what they meant. Honestly? I was often too embarrassed to ask. I mean, shouldn’t I know what “prevenient grace”, …

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Get-R-Done.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on September 4, 2013September 4, 2013

It happens to me at the start of EVERY seminary semester… I panic. Actually, it’s worse than that. I come very near to the cliff of “losing it”. Strange, I know. When it comes to …

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“When necessary…”

by Mark SorensenUpdated on September 2, 2013September 2, 2013

I loved a thought that was shared by one of our pastors yesterday in worship, Jessica Lagrone. She referenced the following quote: “Preach the Gospel at all times; use words when necessary.” I have always …

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“Growth”. A Friday Prayer.

by Mark Sorensen August 30, 2013August 30, 2013

A prayer from the Book of Uncommon Prayer on “Growth” God, we sit next to a glass of cool water, and we live our lives thirsty and dry. We stand just outside the shade, complain about …

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Sharpies and Faith.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on August 27, 2013August 27, 2013

Last Sunday, I participated in an event at the Woodlands UMC called, “Sign the Slab”. There are several exciting building projects happening and last Sunday, the church community was invited to take sharpie to foundation …

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When The Roof Falls In.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on August 24, 2013August 24, 2013

My earliest memory of going to sleep as a child was looking at a painting that hung over my bed of Jesus. He was alone and sitting on a hill, overlooking a city below. I …

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Available

by Mark SorensenUpdated on August 14, 2013August 14, 2013

God doesn’t need my help being God. He just needs my availability. I have a love/hate relationship with that quote. Honestly? I put a lot of pressure on myself as I move throughout God’s calling …