Being Transparent

Mark Farley April 2, 2024 0 Likes 59 Views

Being transparent…

Isn’t it nice when it turns out that things and people ARE what they seem?

We don’t get to experience much of that today, but it sure is refreshing when we do.

It seems to be a cultural norm that either we are only seeing and hearing what we want to, or we are being shown and told only what others think we want.

It sure gets confusing.

It’s a spiritual principle as well as a biblical truth that we are at our best when we do what we say and say what we do.

Living transparently allows us to be us all the time and not have to switch characters and remember what roles we need to assume for different people and situations…

Check your experience…

“There is action and more action. “Faith without works is dead.” Big Book pg. 88

Lord, let us be transparent in our daily lives, learning to be the best we can be through seeking and doing Your will, AMEN.

“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18

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He is Risen!

Mark Farley March 31, 2024 0 Likes 58 Views

He is risen, nothing to fear…

This Easter Sunday I am humbled with the newness that the Risen Christ brings to our lives.

Being reminded of how His death conquered all that drags us down and truly brings me back to the roots of our faith and our freedom.

The daily routines, issues, challenges, and habits of our lives can easily distract and pull us away from the life changing truth that is ours on a daily basis.

Eternal life is ours for the asking.

All we gotta do is ask and believe…

Check your experience…

“…we had to stop doubting the power of God.” Big Book pg. 52

Lord, Thank you that Christ is risen! Please help us today to walk in the power and grace of the risen Christ. Please let us always seek Your will and not be stifled by our own, Amen.

“The angel spoke to the women: “There is nothing to fear here. I know you’re looking for Jesus, the One they nailed to the cross. He is not here. He was raised, just as he said ….” Matthew 28:5-6

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Sunday’s Coming

Mark Farley March 30, 2024 0 Likes 65 Views

Sunday / Resurrection Day is coming! …

Even though we seem to see a lot of questioning, and political challenges to our Christian faith today, Jesus faced even more intense opposition and persecution during His time.

The various leaders of the time were out to protect either their religious and or military power.

They were determined to not let this popular renegade named Jesus become a symbol of challenge, start a cause, and bring cultural change.

Thank goodness even their best efforts could not stop the power of God!

Empires have tried to bury and destroy the gospel for centuries, but no one can keep Jesus’ body in the grave.

His resurrection power lives on and is spreading across the earth!

It’s apparent in the lives of all who believe and take Jesus as their personal Savior.

All I can share with you is to compare your own life before and after you accepted Christ as your Savior.

My life is blessed beyond my wildest dreams since I began walking with Jesus and following His Word many years ago. …..

Please, check your own experience…. .

“What seemed at first a flimsy reed, has proved to be the loving and powerful hand of God.” Big Book pg. 28

Lord, thank You for Jesus and the promise of eternal life when we make Him our Lord and Savior, AMEN.

“So give the order for the tomb to be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, his disciples may come and steal the body and tell the people that he has been raised from the dead. This last deception will be worse than the first. Take a guard, Pilate answered. Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how.” Matthew 27:64-65

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What’s So “Good” About It?

Mark Farley March 29, 2024 0 Likes 62 Views

So why is it called GOOD Friday and not Friday MOURNING?..

If today is the day that Jesus died on the cross, what is so good about that?

Because of something so very bad happening on this day, we have all received something eternally and forever good.

The tragedy and horror of Jesus’ death followed 2 days later with His resurrection resulted in the eternal and everlasting opportunity for anyone and everyone who turns to God, through Jesus Christ, to be forgiven from their sins and to receive eternal life.

So the great part of today is that what happened long ago can give anyone who asks eternal life.

Those of us who believe and receive this know from our experience of getting to know Jesus through His Word and because the Holy Spirit enters our life and shows us a whole new way to think and live….

Check your experience ….

“To us, the Realm of Spirit is broad, roomy, all inclusive; never exclusive or forbidding to those who earnestly seek.” Big Book pg. 46.

Lord, thank you for the ultimate sacrifice for our sins to give us eternal life, AMEN.

“When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:30

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Choosing Our Words

Mark Farley March 28, 2024 0 Likes 58 Views

Choose your words…

Words can either heal, help, or hurt, depending on how we choose to use them.

One of the things we can’t recall, rewind, or take back are the words that come flying from our mouths fueled by fear, anger, or other emotions of the moment.

I have learned painfully over the years that it’s best for me to not let the emotions of the moment inside of me fuel my words.

I have found that when, instead of letting my emotions of the moment lead the charge of my “verbal vomit”,..

I quietly give the words to God and let the Holy Spirit guide my emotions and quiet my will, so that I can use better words for the situation…

Check your experience…

“Patience, tolerance, understanding and love are the watchwords.” Big Book pg. 118

Lord let the words we choose be fueled with love, kindness, and encouragement, AMEN.

“The right word spoken at the right time is as beautiful as gold apples in a silver bowl.” Proverbs 25:11

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Looking to Give Instead of Get

Mark Farley March 27, 2024 0 Likes 67 Views

We get out of it what we put into it…

Here is a twist of thinking I learned long ago that has not only helped me to grow as a person, and as God’s kid, but also has helped me to be more in tune to the needs of others.

It’s very simple. Instead of seeing what I can get from every interaction I have with people, places, and things, I see what I can bring to it.

The feeling is amazing and the outcome is usually better than I expect, plus I have gotten to know people on a deeper level!

It changed my perspective and now instead of having expectations of how I think things should go, I now have blessed peace just looking to see how I can help.

Go on, give it a try and as always….

Check your experience…

“But be sure you are on solid spiritual ground before you start and that your motive in going is thoroughly good. Do not think of what you will get out of the occasion. Think of what you can bring to it.” Big Book pg. 102

Lord, let us see what we can bring to a situation instead of always looking to see what we can get from it, AMEN.

“Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them.” Matthew 7:12

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God Does Not Change

Mark Farley March 25, 2024 0 Likes 55 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?

Mark Farley March 24, 2024 0 Likes 64 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
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Try a Little Kindness

Mark Farley March 23, 2024 0 Likes 58 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

Mark Farley March 22, 2024 0 Likes 65 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

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