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Articles on this site express varying points of view, to encourage mature thinking on serious issues. The assumption is that you will want to study a controversial topic from various angles before you arrive at a conclusion, rather than simply believe what someone told you when you were impressionable! (So some stuff here is ‘hot’. Proceed at your own risk!). See the Statement of Faith for John Mark Ministries' theological stance.

Be Careful What You Sow

By and others ⋅ January 5, 2003 ⋅ Post a comment

So be careful what you plant now, it will determine what you will reap tomorrow, The seeds you now scatter, will make life worse or better, your life or the ones who will come after. Yes, someday, you will enjoy the fruits, or you will pay for the choices you plant today. If you plant […]

Big Mud Puddles & Yellow Dandelions

By and others ⋅ January 5, 2003 ⋅ Post a comment

Author Unknown When I look at a patch of dandelions, I see a bunch of weeds that are going to take over my yard. My kids see flowers for Mom and blowing white fluff you can wish on. When I look at an old drunk and he smiles at me, I see a smelly, dirty […]

Thanking God And Thanking Others

By and others ⋅ January 5, 2003 ⋅ Post a comment

Clergy/Leaders’ Mail-list No. 2-242 (Devotional) THANKING GOD AND THANKING OTHERS by Peter Kennedy “We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers.” – 1 Thessalonians 1:2 During the heart of America’s Great Depression in the 1930’s, a group of men were conversing about the sad state of business affairs. Thanksgiving Day […]

Earned Doctorates

By and others ⋅ January 5, 2003 ⋅ Post a comment

“John” wrote in message [aus.religion.christian] . Hi, Just joined up after seeing the usual myriad of trashy posts about Hillsong. Regards, John. BTW, Phil Pringle has an EARNED Doctorate! Shame on those who spoke too soon and stood in judgement.. with the same measure you use it shall be used against you.. bet you reckon […]

Happiness

By and others ⋅ January 5, 2003 ⋅ Post a comment

Happiness is dependent on our environment. It can’t exist unless we’re experiencing good circumstances in our life: things that “make” us happy, like success, prosperity, good health, a good marriage and family, maybe popularity. I’m sure you can think of the things that make you happy. And there’s nothing basically wrong with them. Happiness is, […]

Big Mud Puddles & Yellow Dandelions

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Author Unknown When I look at a patch of dandelions, I see a bunch of weeds that are going to take over my yard. My kids see flowers for Mom and blowing white fluff you can wish on. When I look at an old drunk and he smiles at me, I see a smelly, dirty […]

Helpful One-Liners For People In Transition

By and others ⋅ January 5, 2003 ⋅ Post a comment

‘Love what you do, not what you did,’ John Eales ‘We are put on earth to make a difference,’ Steve Waugh ‘I am a happy spendthrift of the golden days that have been granted to me,’ Morris West

Health Watch

By and others ⋅ January 5, 2003 ⋅ Post a comment

1. If you are overweight, you are at higher risk for diabetes, but now a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that those who lose weight can lower their risk. In the 13-year study of more than 200,000 overweight people, researchers observed that the more weight lost, the greater the […]

Big Mud Puddles And Sunny Yellow Dandelions

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Author Unknown When I look at a patch of dandelions, I see a bunch of weeds that are going to take over my yard. My kids see flowers for Mom and blowing white fluff you can wish on. When I look at an old drunk and he smiles at me, I see a smelly, dirty […]

Success

By and others ⋅ January 5, 2003 ⋅ Post a comment

TWENTY-ONE TRUTHS 1. No one can ruin your day without YOUR permission. 2. Most people will be about as happy, as they decide to be. 3. Others can stop you temporarily, but only you can do it permanently. 4. Whatever you are willing to put up with, is exactly what you will have. 5. Success […]

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