Tag: Influencing

IN SPITE OF THE FACT…

ByDr. Mark January 22, 2026 0 Comments
“So Jesus said to the Jews who believed in him, “If you continue to accept and obey my teaching, you are really my followers. You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”” (John 8:31-32 Easy-to-Read Version) In spite of the fact that the MLK Holiday has passed, we need to keep on talking about freedom. Yes, we need to still lift up our voices and sing!  Yes, we still...

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

ByDr. Mark June 26, 2025 2 Comments
“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the multifaceted grace of God.” (I Peter 4:10 NASB) A person who, judging by my eyes, was definitely a retiree, probably between the ages of 65-70 years, old approached me in the grocery store. She says, “Sir.” I’m thinking, “How old do I look?” Smile! But I respond, “Hello!" I...

THEY DIDN’T KNOW

ByDr. Mark November 30, 2024 0 Comments
“You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.” (Matthew 5:13-14 The Message Bible) My first-grade teacher didn’t know. My second-grade teacher didn’t know. The same can be said for all...

JOB TITLE: “INFLUENCER”

ByDr. Mark October 17, 2023 0 Comments
“You are the salt of the earth.  But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?  It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” (Matthew 5:13 NIV) This past Sunday, the Head of our Trustees presented a Teaching Emphasis during our morning service that included a description of Jesus’ resume.  Realizing that this part of our...