Author: Mark Farley

Charity Begins at Home

   March 26, 2024 0 Likes 18 Views
Charity begins at home…


This is one of the best thought tools I have come to rely on over the years. 


The version I learned was phrased like this; 


“You can’t keep it unless you give it away.” 


It’s an action thought that has never failed me since I began my walk with Christ and in sobriety. 


Unless I am willing to help another, I am not in a true position to spiritually receive the gifts the Lord blesses me with. 


Now this doesn’t mean we should give away everything we have, or start a crusade to end world homelessness, but ..


It does mean that each day we should open the eyes of our hearts to see how we can best be of service to someone around us…


Check your experience…. 


“Helping others is the foundation stone” Big Book pg. 97


 Lord, please open the eyes of our heart daily to see how we can best serve another, AMEN. 


 “…that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” James 1:27 


Have a blessed day Y’all!


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God Does Not Change

   March 25, 2024 0 Likes 19 Views
There is one thing that doesn’t change…


Change is constant in our world. Styles change, seasons change, tastes change, and our preferences change too. 


Change never seems to stop, and it can be confusing. 


I still miss having a cassette deck in my car and my mullet! 


However, there is one thing that will never change no matter whether we choose to participate or not. 

God is constant in our lives and is there for us if we let Him… 


Check your experience… 


“Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change… We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves.” Big Book pg. 84 


Lord let our hearts take comfort in knowing that no matter what, You do not and will not change your love for us, AMEN. 


“For I am the LORD, I do not change” Malachi 3:65 


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Why is It Palm Sunday?

   March 24, 2024 0 Likes 20 Views
So why is it called Palm Sunday?… 
Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter.
Some Christians observe this as the day when Jesus returned to Jerusalem. 
It’s known as Palm Sunday because a large crowd of people in the city spread out palm branches on the ground before him as a sign of their belief and support as our True King. 
Jesus’ ministry was filled with examples of humble service and attempts to not draw attention to Himself. 
He also taught this to His followers. 
Another important fact about this day is that Jesus arrived not on a mighty horse, but on a humble donkey. 
Again, His humility foreshadowed the sacrifice He was about to make – not a conquering king, but a suffering servant. 
This is one day where his followers loudly proclaimed His glory for all to see and hear. 
So in today’s churches and spiritual gatherings, Palm Sunday is a time to look at our spiritual journey and to celebrate the coming of Christ who died for us and our sins so that we may have eternal life by believing in Him. 
Check your experience. 
“ Belief in the power of God, plus enough willingness, honesty and humility” Big Book pg 13 
Lord thank you for Your ultimate sacrifice that brings us eternal life. Please help me to keep Your Holy Spirit in my heart always, Amen.  
“They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting Hosanna!
 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the king of Israel!” John 12:13  
Have a blessed day Y’all.
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Try a Little Kindness

   March 23, 2024 0 Likes 19 Views
 Try a little kindness…


This is probably not seen too much these days and certainly not reported very often in the news media, but kindness covers a multitude of unpleasant things like anger, hurtful, and just plain lonely feelings.


Perhaps you have already been the receiver of an act of anonymous kindness. 


Just last week a friend shared how they were pleasantly surprised to learn as they picked up their daily Starbucks order at the drive through window that the unknown person in front of them had paid for their coffee. 


I dare you to give it a try! 


Do something anonymously for a random stranger or for a loved one. 


See how you feel afterwards. 

Remember, it’s not about being seen doing this, it’s about serving others with no expectation of a return.


I promise you that the indirect return you get from this is better than you can imagine! 


Go on…You can do this! Then…..


Check your experience… 


“Were we kind and loving toward all?” Big Book pg 86 


Lord, let us show our love today through kindness to those around us, AMEN. 


“Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32 


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Foreign “gods” of Today

   March 22, 2024 0 Likes 21 Views
Foreign gods of today…


What do you worship? 


Believe it or not, but some folks blindly serve another god in the form of money, work, or a material possession. 


Heck, some of us might even worship another human; like a movie star, athlete, or even obsess on a personal relationship. 


Now don’t get me wrong, it’s great to have nice things and healthy personal relationships, but are we allowing those things and persons to become our gods? 


Do we spend a large amount of time focusing our thoughts, energies, and efforts attempting to please or serve them? 


I am a firm believer of the spiritual principle that your heart exists where your thoughts reside…


Check your experience…


“God either is or He isn’t. What was our choice to be?” Big Book pg. 53 


Lord, let us focus our thoughts on Your will and not fall into false worship of the people, places, and things around us, AMEN. 


 “The Lord alone led him; no foreign god was with him.” Deuteronomy 32:12 


Have a blessed day Y’all! 


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Leaders Serve

   March 21, 2024 0 Likes 23 Views
 Leading by example…


It seems to be an American cultural norm that we all have to “make it to the top” of whatever work or career path we are on. 


The media and marketing that we are exposed to on all fronts seems to equate success with clothes, cars, and other material trappings far above what most of us can honestly afford. 


“More is Better!” seems to be the subliminal message of success. 


The truth is that more is not better. 


While we need to support ourselves and our families,..


 true success comes from becoming great stewards of what we are given and how we support and serve those around us. 


Jesus came to serve, not be served. 


He came to show us that there is eternal life through Him. 

Our faith in God grows when we learn the truth in His word and become in tune to those people, places, things, and situations He puts in our lives…


Check your experience…


“How can I best serve Thee? Thy will (not mine) be done.” Big Book pg. 85 


Lord, let us lead by serving and let us measure our success through our stewardship of the blessings you give us, AMEN. 


“But the greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.” Matthew 23: 11-12 


Have a blessed day Y’all! 


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Friends in Low Places

   March 20, 2024 0 Likes 20 Views
We’ve got friends in low places…. 


It’s obvious that Jesus came to save the lost, and they were all drawn to Him, but the religious establishment of the time complained about this constantly. 


If they had their way, the religious people would have driven the sinners far away, but Jesus did not allow this to happen. 


He came to seek out and save the lost. Jesus had and still has friends in low places. 


Today we see His statue in beautiful churches, but we will still experience His presence in the streets and in our daily encounters. 


He still wants to speak with you today. 


He needs us to help Him reach others. 


Don’t give up, and know that it is not Jesus that is driving you away when worldly clamors get in the way. 


Using our hands to touch them, and our voice to speak to them, He can and will reach folks right where they are…


Check your experience… 


“There had been a humble willingness to have Him with me — and He came.” Big Book pg. 12 


Lord, please continue to use us to reach others in the same way You were first introduced. to us, AMEN. 


“The tax collectors and sinners all came to listen to Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law began to complain: “Look, this man welcomes sinners and even eats with them.” Luke 15:1-2 


Have a blessed day Y’all! 


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There is a Plan!

   March 19, 2024 0 Likes 19 Views
There is a plan for each of us…


A common discussion I have these days with my daughter, Miss Kai, is what she will do with her life. 


I am an open book with her and freely share that I still don’t have a clue about what I want to be when I “grow up.” 


I share with her to keep her feet on the ground with training and education while encouraging her to chase her dreams and follow her passions. 


She understands this as best as an almost 25-year-old can. 


The good news is that while we may be searching for what it is that we think we need to be doing, God has the plan for us. 


My experience has shown me that even though I cannot label what I am with an earthly work title, like tech guy, manager, or professional whatever… 


I can claim with 100% certainty that through my many jobs and duties I have had here on Earth over the years,..


I have been and will always be one of God’s kids and He employs me daily to help Him...


Check your experience… 


“Established on such a footing we became less and less interested in ourselves, our little plans and designs.” Big Book pg. 63 


Lord, let us find comfort and security in knowing you have a plan for each of us, AMEN. 


“I have told you these things so that you can have the same joy I have and so that your joy will be the fullest possible joy.” John 15:11 


Have a blessed day Y’all! 


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Catch Someone Doing Good!

   March 18, 2024 0 Likes 22 Views
Catch someone doing something right today!..


Have you ever noticed how much our news and all forms of media are filled with negativity, fear, and doom? 


More importantly, how are our eyes and ears drawn to it? 


Come on now, be honest, what magazine do you stare at in the checkout line at the grocery? 


It’s our cultural norm based on our instinctual self-willed human nature. 


We are trained from a young age to look for the bad and the wrong. 


It’s even a large part of corporate leadership training. 


No one gets sent to H.R. for good deeds!..

There is hope however! 


Using our spiritual growth and God’s Word we can teach our hearts and train our minds to seek out the good in people, places, and things. 


I promise that when you do, your day will go better, and your world will change. 


 Try it and then… 


Check your experience… 


“We found that God does not make too hard terms with those who seek Him.” Big Book pg. 46 


Lord let us look for the good with the eyes of our heart, AMEN. 


“…let us encourage one another.” Hebrews 10:25 


Have a blessed day Y’all! 


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Hearing and Doing

   March 17, 2024 0 Likes 21 Views
Hearing and doing equals action… 


Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just absorb information and it instantly transformed us? 


I would love to buy the CD of whatever product is selling on TV promising me incredible life changing results and just plug it into my listening device and have the words bring the transformation instantly. 


Heck, I could be healthier, wealthier, and wiser! 


But… 


Most of us know that is not how it works. 


Work is the operative word here. 


We have to provide not only the WILLINGNESS to CHANGE but also the ACTION and WORK…


Check your experience… 


“To be vital, faith must be accompanied by self-sacrifice and unselfish, constructive action.” Big Book pg 93 

Lord, let us hear and act when Your Holy Spirit and Word give us direction, AMEN. 

“So pay attention to how you hear. To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand will be taken away from them.” Luke 8:18 


Have a blessed day y’all! 


Join me in looking at the things we face daily with passages from both the Big Book and Bible! 


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