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Beating the 8%.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on January 1, 2016January 1, 2016

And here we are. A new year, 2016, has arrived. And you know what comes with a new year, right? New Year’s resolutions. Welcome to this year’s top 10: Lose weight. Get organized. Spend less, …

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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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The Religious Walking Dead.

by Mark Sorensen May 30, 2014May 30, 2014

Early on in seminary, I was struck by a quote that came from John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. When speaking of the Methodist movement and his hope for its future, Wesley said: “I am …

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“Do it again.”

by Mark Sorensen February 3, 2014February 3, 2014

Love this. Read on… A child kicks its legs rhythmically through excess, not absence, of life. Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated 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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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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Think God Can’t Use You?

by Mark SorensenUpdated on September 12, 2013September 12, 2013

From last Sunday’s message: The next time you feel like GOD can’t use you, just remember… Noah was a drunk Abraham was too old Isaac was a daydreamer Jacob was a liar Leah was ugly …

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Forfeited Grace.

by Mark SorensenUpdated on September 10, 2013September 10, 2013

Confession. I would hear words a lot in the Methodist church that I had absolutely NO idea what they meant. Honestly? I was often too embarrassed to ask. I mean, shouldn’t I know what “prevenient grace”, …

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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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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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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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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 …