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Getting Carried Away

by Mark Sorensen February 23, 2015February 23, 2015

On a cold day in February, allow me to reflect back to summer, sand, and the ocean:) It was our first day to hit the beach on a summer vacation our family took several years …

Take out the trASH. (LENT Devo 40:1)

by Mark SorensenUpdated on February 25, 2015February 18, 2015

So this morning, I put on a pair of jeans, put my hand in my pocket and what do you know? A $5 bill. I call that a “good day”. Ever had one of those? …

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Warranty.

by Mark Sorensen February 3, 2015February 3, 2015

It’s pretty sad that it takes sitting in a car dealership while your car gets its 30,000 mile maintenance and check up to force you to slow down, take some deep breaths (inhales which include breathing in the …

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The Harvest Grows.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on January 17, 2015January 17, 2015

Then he said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few”. (Matthew 9:37) Some of my favorite memories as a child were the trips I made to my uncle’s farm in …

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Why Worry?

by Mark Sorensen January 8, 2015January 8, 2015

Don’t ask why, but for some reason unbeknownst to me, I just had to take a late night trip to Walmart. I just needed a few essentials so I gathered up the family, parked the car, …

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Well Pleased.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on December 31, 2014December 31, 2014

“As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a …

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Nearby.

by Mark Sorensen December 19, 2014December 19, 2014

“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night.” (Luke 2:8) It was just another night. Just another night, that us, until the private whispers from an …

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When the “Walking Dead” Meets Jesus.

by Mark Sorensen October 31, 2014October 31, 2014

Do you ever just read the gospels and think, “It must have been incredible being a disciple, walking where Jesus walked and listening to Him teach?” I do. Seriously! Can you imagine what it must …

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Objects in Mirror are Closer than they Appear

by Mark Sorensen October 16, 2014October 16, 2014

I’m not sure it gets better than one of my favorite scenes in the movie, Jurassic Park. A T-Rex has broken free (I mean, really. Can T-Rex live on goat alone?) and has taken to …

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Lift Up Your Head.

by Mark Sorensen September 26, 2014September 26, 2014

Fun fact. You have to take a psychological exam to be considered for ministry within the United Methodist Church. I will be the first to admit that I see the need here, but I have also …

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Words with Friends; Mercy style.

by Mark Sorensen September 17, 2014September 17, 2014

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:7 If I can be honest? I am trying to be more careful with my words. As I have been teaching through the Be|Attitudes …

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When It All Falls Apart.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on July 25, 2014July 25, 2014

When I was a kid, I loved working on jigsaw puzzles. Seriously. My whole family was pretty hard core about it. In fact, we actually had a designated jigsaw puzzle table in our dining room. For …

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Settling for “Angry Birds” in the presence of a Seurat

by Mark SorensenUpdated on July 23, 2014July 23, 2014

Last week I took my first trip to Chicago. Loved the city. Loved the pizza. Loved the experience. My wife and I fit in a lot of touristy things in the two and a half days …

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Confessions of a Pastor.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on July 9, 2014July 9, 2014

Can I be honest with you? I’m a mess. Seriously. Like, a super-mess. There. It’s out. Where to even start? Ok. Here: I set high expectations for myself. There’s that. Oh. Add to the mix that I …

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Maintenance vs. Mission (Woe #7)

by Mark SorensenUpdated on July 8, 2014July 8, 2014

And here we are, our final “Woe” of Jesus to the Pharisees. In case you have just joined the “Woe” readings, allow me to offer a quick catch-up for you. Jesus, as a guest of one …

Getting Carried Away

Take out the trASH. (LENT Devo 40:1)

Warranty.

The Harvest Grows.

Why Worry?

Well Pleased.

Nearby.

When the “Walking Dead” Meets Jesus.

Objects in Mirror are Closer than they Appear

Lift Up Your Head.

Words with Friends; Mercy style.

When It All Falls Apart.

Settling for “Angry Birds” in the presence of a Seurat

Confessions of a Pastor.

Maintenance vs. Mission (Woe #7)

When Tempted…

Rest and Renew

“Thank you.”

The Danger of Disconnectedness

Grace in the Broken Car Wash

In Anxious Times, Wait Upon the Lord