Category Archives: My Personal Journey

Updates on what Mark is doing, and how he is doing.

This Should Not Be New Thought

Posted on March 29, 2011 by admin

Here’s the quote that impressed me the most today: “No one knows everything.” That really struck me, which is scary. I should be humble enough to admit to not knowing everything. But somehow, I have the misguided impression that folks … Continue reading →

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Playing the ‘Bone — Pondering Excellence

Posted on March 6, 2011 by admin

I played Trombone today in a worship band at the Eugene First Evangelical Church. It was the first time I’ve played my ‘bone in public for two years, and I enjoyed myself. But I couldn’t miss an opportunity to wonder … Continue reading →

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Modular Work-life

Posted on March 1, 2011 by admin

Well, it finally happened: I am now working three part-time jobs all at the same time. I call this my modular work-life. I work for the Pacific Conference of the Evangelical Church as a consultant for Intentional Interim Ministry. I … Continue reading →

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Negative Pleasure

Posted on March 1, 2011 by admin

I learned about this concept from my wife. She read an article that advocated paying attention to negative pleasures. “Negative Pleasures” are not about enjoying bad things; but rather, appreciating the bad things one is not experiencing. For instance, have … Continue reading →

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Team Work and Practicalities

Posted on March 1, 2011 by admin

Today I am reading Called to Reach: Equipping Cross-Cultural Disciplers by William R. Yount & Mike Barnett. This is the text for the class I am helping to teach at New Hope Christian College. “Teaching Teams” is a major theme … Continue reading →

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Pain, Pain, Go Away

Posted on February 3, 2011 by admin

This is one of those when I feel I’d be doing much better without a body. I have tennis elbow that incapacitates my right arm. Today I went to the chiropractor because I cannot stand up long enough to walk … Continue reading →

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Digital College

Posted on January 11, 2011 by admin

I’m in the second of eight weeks of training to be an online college instructor. Barclay College is starting an online bachelor’s program in Bible. Once I’m through with this training, I’ll be teaching classes online. The first thing that … Continue reading →

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New Job!

Posted on January 1, 2011 by admin

I have a new part-time job. I’ve been hired as a consultant by the Pacific Conference of the Evangelical Church http://www.pacificecna.org/. They want me to develop a conference-wide Intentional Interim Ministry program for their conference of 50 churches. This is … Continue reading →

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Prayer for the week after Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2010 by admin

“Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in … Continue reading →

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Letting Go; Getting God

Posted on December 27, 2010 by admin

In 1900, the average American could list thirteen things that were essential to a normal life. By 2000, that list had grown to over 90 things. That’s right from thirteen necessities to ninety necessary things. Matthew 6:24-33 reminds us that … Continue reading →

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