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Super Mark.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on May 28, 2013May 28, 2013

Paul says in Ephesians 4:1: “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” When I was a kid in elementary school, one of my prized …

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Oil.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on May 17, 2013May 17, 2013

I must confess. I read about the Israelites in the Old Testament and just laugh at them. Here’s a group of people that God called, “chosen”. He provided for them, showed them miracles and set …

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“Do It Again.”

by Mark SorensenUpdated on May 27, 2013May 14, 2013

Heard a quote shared by GK Chesterton this morning that I loved. “Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated and unchanged. They always say, …

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Chew on this.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on April 24, 2013April 24, 2013

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” -Psalm 23:5a I like to tell a certain story about my son, Nicholas (ok, if you know me, you know I like to …

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This Kid.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on April 8, 2013April 8, 2013

“And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” -Matthew 18:3 A Pep Talk This kid. He gets it. 18 million people have …

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I Will Not Fear.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on April 3, 2013April 3, 2013

Let’s continue in the walk with the Good Shepherd. Today, I am looking at verse 4 of the 23rd Psalm. Even in the unending shadows of death’s darkness, I am not overcome by fear. Because You are …

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Paths.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on March 27, 2013March 26, 2013

“He makes me whole again, steering me off worn, hard paths to roads where truth and righteousness echo His name.” -Psalm 23:3 (VOICE) Sheep are funny creatures. I shared a few characteristics of sheep in …

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Lie Down.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on March 20, 2013March 20, 2013

“He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside still waters.” -Psalm 23:2 I have a confession. My mind drifts. Frequently. I think that’s why I get Ralphie from the movie, “A …

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Want.

by Mark Sorensen March 18, 2013March 18, 2013

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” -Psalm 23:1 What a blessing to speak on the 23rd Psalm yesterday to the church community. This week, I would love to take a few moments …

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Sheep.

by Mark Sorensen March 16, 2013March 16, 2013

What an emotional week. Much going on in the life of the Sorensen family. Not a bad week by any means, but an emotional one, none the less. Tomorrow, I get the opportunity to open …

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Make This Place Your Home.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on March 11, 2013March 11, 2013

Ok. I will admit it. My Pandora music station MAY NOT be like yours. I love all kinds of music. For example, this morning I was out on my morning run and my shuffle brought …

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Hands.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on March 8, 2013March 8, 2013

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Look Up.

by Mark Sorensen March 5, 2013March 5, 2013

It’s always a fun moment when a song comes on the radio and I hear a lyric or I sing something in worship on Sunday morning and God nudges me to remind me of what …

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Prayer for Haiti

by Mark Sorensen March 2, 2013March 2, 2013

Friends, I pray this finds you well. If you have a moment, take a look at the video that was released today through our global missions ministry of FUMC. It was created by Shonnie Streder …

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What Are YOU Growing?

by Mark SorensenUpdated on March 18, 2013February 26, 2013

I recently traveled back to Marshall, TX, to assist in a wedding of a former youth (now adult) in the first church I started youth ministry in. Walking the halls of FUMC, Marshall, brought back …