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Category Archives: Family
Working On Assignment: Travelling the World
Many years ago I joined a multi-national conglomerate that has franchises all over the world. I started with the organization right out of university as a manager-in-training and was given my first major assignment in my late twenties. I have … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Entertainment, Family, God, God Adventures, Leadership, Music, Travel
Tagged billion, franchises, international, organization, trainees, troubleshoot
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Great Script For A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Pastors and Worship Leaders: Are you looking for a script that really works for a one hour Christmas Eve Service(s)? Here’s one that I developed and have used successfully. If you like this script and are planning to use it this … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Entertainment, Family, God, Jesus, Music, Worship
Tagged Christmas Star, Christmas story, Christmas Tree, Joy to the World, lyrics, Magi, Narrators, O holy night, Silent NIght, video, wisemen
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The Blessing of the Lord: Riches Without Sorrow
One of the most beautiful verses in the book of Proverbs is this: “The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.” (Proverbs 10:22, NLT) At first glance, this verse seems to promise … Continue reading
In Praise Of A Great Wife!
Recently, in my private devotions, I was reading Proverbs 31 about the qualities of a great wife. The Proverbs 31 woman is kind, generous, godly and hard working. I was reminded that I have a great wife! God brought Anna into … Continue reading
The Best Adventure!
I love adventure! I have been parachuting, bungee jumping, bare foot skiing, caving, mountain climbing, scuba diving, high speed snow skiing, backpacking in Alaska, on safari in Africa, extreme mountain biking, white water rafting, back country cross-country skiing in avalanche country, cliff … Continue reading
I Thank God For My Christian Heritage
I am blessed! I have Christian grandfathers and grandmothers on both sides of my family! My mother’s father, Grampa Julius Rachinski, was a German pastor who pioneered a number of churches across Canada. He was a carpenter by trade who … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, family, God, grandparents, heritage, Jesus, pastor
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Serving The Church And Your Family
My pastor wants me to participate in his message on Sunday by answering this question: Mark – You are a husband, a father and a grandfather, you have served in ministry with your wife, you have raised your kids and now they serve in ministry, you have grandkids now. How have you balanced serving and family, and what has been the impact on your family that you still see to this day? Continue reading
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Tagged attending church, children, church, faithfulness, family, fun, grandchildren, grandkids, holidays, Jesus, ministry, prayer, reading the Word, serving, teaching, water baptism
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God With Us: The Power of His Presence
One of the most profound truths of the Christian faith is the reality that God not only created us but desires to dwell within us. The idea of God living in us is more than just a theological concept; it is the very foundation of how we experience life, faith, and spiritual transformation. Continue reading
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Tagged believers, Christ in you, Christ lives in me, divine, faith, God breathed, hearts, His children, Holy Spirit, In us, omnipresence, profound, purpose, relationship, transformation, truths
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Thriving in Every Season
Life is a journey marked by different seasons, each with its unique challenges and opportunities. The Bible encourages us to thrive and be fruitful in every stage of life, whether in youth, middle age, or the golden years. The idea of “bearing fruit” is a powerful metaphor for living a life of purpose, productivity, and spiritual impact, regardless of our circumstances or age Continue reading
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