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Perspective.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on January 23, 2014January 23, 2014

I’m wrapping up a January intensive through Asbury Theological on the subject of “Mission and Evangelism”. In a reading titled, “The Future of Christian Mission in an Age of World Christianity” by Carlos Cardoza-Orlandi, I …

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10 Minutes, 100 Reps.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on January 14, 2014January 14, 2014

“Don’t just merely listen to the word and so be deceived, do what it says.” -James 1:22 If there’s one thing Houston has introduced me to in the six months I have lived here, it’s learning …

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Limited View.

by Mark Sorensen January 9, 2014January 9, 2014

He brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” And he believed the Lord; and …

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The Prayer of Examen

by Mark SorensenUpdated on January 4, 2014January 3, 2014

Life has been crazy, of late. Working full time as a pastor AS WELL as a full time seminary student tends to lead to a lot of “to-do’s” in my daily calendar. I often find …

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the Advent Journey; Danger.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on December 20, 2013December 20, 2013

I recently came across a letter written by Francis Xavier, a mid 16th century missionary, who wrote to a priest on his perils of his mission to China. In it, he wrote the following: “The …

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the Advent Journey; Present.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on December 11, 2013December 11, 2013

“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). -Matthew 1:23 To say that I have been distracted of late is an understatement. Let me give you …

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Dwelling.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on November 26, 2013November 26, 2013

Leave this cave, and go stand on the mountainside in My presence. The Eternal passed by him. The mighty wind separated the mountains and crumbled every stone before the Eternal. This was not a divine wind, …

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Borders.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on November 13, 2013November 13, 2013

Funny how things fall into place. Over the past couple of weeks in the “Perfect Storm” series, I have mentioned two different religious experts in the Law that spoke to Jesus. I wish I could …

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What if.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on November 8, 2013November 8, 2013

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…” -Ephesians 3:20 What if. What if we are choosing to live really …

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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 …

Perspective.

10 Minutes, 100 Reps.

Limited View.

The Prayer of Examen

the Advent Journey; Danger.

the Advent Journey; Present.

Dwelling.

Borders.

What if.

A morning prayer

Confessions of a Modern Day Pirate

When salad stops being a salad.

Unmask.

1st Century Church in the 21st Century.

Cricket Theology.

When Tempted…

“Thank you.”

Rest and Renew

In Anxious Times, Wait Upon the Lord

When We Cry, “Abba”

Planting Orchards