by Mark J Martin | Jul 28, 2011 | Archived
This Saturday, I am running what will be my first 5k, the Greeneville Astros 5k. Several people have asked me why I am going to run the race. I can think of at least four reasons I entered this 5k. 1. Motivation The primary reason I entered the race was to motivate...
by Mark J Martin | Jul 27, 2011 | Archived
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 We face the danger of thinking we can be “good Christians” without depending on Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. When...
by Mark J Martin | Jul 26, 2011 | Archived
I know. I know. Choirs are so last Millennium. I should get with the times. But, in spite of the trend away from choirs, I still love them. In high school, choir is where I learned to love singing. It taught me harmony. Choir encouraged in me a heart for praising...
by Mark J Martin | Jul 17, 2011 | Archived
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Psalm 42:1 My soul thirsts. Your soul thirsts. But often we misunderstand what it is thirsting for. We feel the uneasiness in our souls and look to entertainment to ease the...
by Mark J Martin | Jul 5, 2011 | Archived
We think we have to do more. God says, “Ask, and it shall be given.” (Matt. 7:7) Our world tells us that the one who works harder than the next guy wins. God says, “Call Unto me, and I will answer thee.” (Jer. 33:3) The powers of evil give...
