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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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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 …

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Yeast and the Kingdom of God

by Mark Sorensen February 22, 2013February 22, 2013

Ran across an article recently that spurred some thought. It featured an interview with the Christian musical artist, LeCrae. He spoke of “culture” and how the church, too often, stands at a distance. “The reason …

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Warning. This Could Be Dangerous.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on February 20, 2013February 20, 2013

My notebook fell open this morning to some notes from the Willow Creek, Global Leadership Conference our church hosted back in August of last year. Ran across the following prayer. Imagine what our days would …

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Kick Down that Door.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on February 27, 2013February 20, 2013

I just love it when a quote grabs me and shakes me violently. Ever had that happen to you? Seriously. You are just reading along when something registers with you. It resonates deeply and, well, …

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Be a Moon.

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

Recently, I had the opportunity to take a second trip with my wife to Haiti and check in on two orphanages our church sponsors. On the last day, I climbed to the roof of the …