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Grass Fire.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on October 20, 2015October 20, 2015

I told my wife that the run would only take about 30 to 45 minutes and headed out the door. Of course, things never quite go as we plan, do they? In my neighborhood, there …

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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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I Need a Reason to Sing.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on May 16, 2014May 16, 2014

“Where words fail, music speaks.” -Hans Christian Anderson Mid way through my yard detail duties yesterday evening, my ears were filled with a random shuffle to a song by All Sons and Daughters called, “Reason to Sing”. …

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“He simply sees His people.”

by Mark SorensenUpdated on March 3, 2014March 3, 2014

The morning started early for many in the group. Thanks to a combination of excitement, jet lag, and sleeping schedules messed up, many of us awoke early this morning ready to start the day. Breakfast …

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Headphones Off.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on March 2, 2014March 2, 2014

The Lord has a funny way of keeping me centered. Hundreds of seats on this jumbo 777 and I get the seat with the non working headset therefore allowing me to watch the images I …

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Giants, Battles, and Squirrels, Oh My.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on February 24, 2014February 24, 2014

“What’s up with the squirrel, dad?” This was the greeting we received from our son as he walked in the door of our home having traveled back from the University of Memphis for Christmas break …

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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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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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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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“Growth”. A Friday Prayer.

by Mark Sorensen August 30, 2013August 30, 2013

A prayer from the Book of Uncommon Prayer on “Growth” God, we sit next to a glass of cool water, and we live our lives thirsty and dry. We stand just outside the shade, complain about …

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Sharpies and Faith.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on August 27, 2013August 27, 2013

Last Sunday, I participated in an event at the Woodlands UMC called, “Sign the Slab”. There are several exciting building projects happening and last Sunday, the church community was invited to take sharpie to foundation …

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When The Roof Falls In.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on August 24, 2013August 24, 2013

My earliest memory of going to sleep as a child was looking at a painting that hung over my bed of Jesus. He was alone and sitting on a hill, overlooking a city below. I …

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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 …