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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 …

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As We Are…

by Mark SorensenUpdated on August 13, 2013August 13, 2013

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The Difference between God and a T-Rex.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on August 8, 2013August 8, 2013

It’s been fun sharing my story with the Woodlands UMC church community. This weekend I am speaking in the chapel services and the following weekend (August 18) I am excited to speak to both the …

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Go.

by Mark Sorensen July 30, 2013July 30, 2013

Matthew 28:16-20: Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All …

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Ready? Foot out. Now, step.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on July 17, 2013July 17, 2013

The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and …

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Look over your shoulder.

by Mark Sorensen July 4, 2013July 4, 2013

“Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life” -Psalm 23:6 It’s a strange feeling boxing up your life. Seriously. We have lived in the house we are soon to be …

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Running Challenged.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on June 25, 2013June 25, 2013

I had the opportunity to lead staff devotion this morning alongside people I have worked with for almost ten years and that I love deeply. Here’s what I shared: I have been running for close …

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#NoRegrets

by Mark SorensenUpdated on June 12, 2013June 12, 2013

Regret. It can be an ugly monster, huh? Beginning this Sunday, I am starting a four week series that I am teaching called, “No Regrets”. It’s funny how God works. For several weeks I had …

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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 …