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Mark Parker
Sep 282 min read
Wind, Rain and CAKE!!!!!
Good morning MVBC! Had any rain and wind lately? How lucky we are that we got a few days of much needed rain but we missed the...
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Mark Parker
Aug 171 min read
There is a storm ahead - John's imprisonment
I've had a few encounters this week that have been very encouraging, and heard a couple things that are not. I'm looking out the window...
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Mark Parker
Aug 101 min read
John the Baptist - paving the way
We started last week with the story of John by focusing on his parents and their unlikely journey. Let's continue this week with John,...
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Mark Parker
Aug 31 min read
John the Baptist
Well, I decided to do another very late in the day post. I bet you never expected that one! We've had a busy few days. Lots of...
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Mark Parker
Jul 162 min read
A mid week thought
It's Tuesday night, just after 10pm. The house is quiet. We had a good rain. I had a normal day. Up early. Drive. Worked on a few...
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Mark Parker
Jul 131 min read
Home
What an interesting word. There are several definitions. One is "your place of residence". Another is "a familiar or usual setting". The...
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Mark Parker
Jul 62 min read
Isn't life just that way sometimes
As we continue with Paul (remember a few weeks ago I wanted to discuss his prison stay thinking the key focus would end with praise, and...
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Mark Parker
Jun 291 min read
Great things
Have you looked at the world lately? Our first thought might be "how bad this place is". However, it's actually pretty amazing if you...
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Mark Parker
Jun 221 min read
Focus
Are you good at "any one thing"? Many times I think I am, but then I look around at all the unfinished projects I have, many from years...
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Mark Parker
May 251 min read
It's a rainy day.
We just had a really good rain. Since last night it looks like almost an inch. And more to come. One of those days that feels lazy, like...
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Mark Parker
Apr 272 min read
Conspiracy theory
Well, I seem to get later and later on sending these out. I guess I'm getting old and slow! Tomorrow, let's have some fun. I want to stir...
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Mark Parker
Apr 201 min read
Germ Theory
Well, that's a strange way to start a discussion. Now I'm thinking about germs. And Germany. And German chocolate cake. What's so special...
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Mark Parker
Apr 132 min read
5 people
Make a list. A list of five people who really influenced your life. Who would they be? I've heard it said that if you tell someone the...
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Mark Parker
Mar 161 min read
Shimei
Good morning Mt. Vernon! I've been thinking a lot lately about our culture, our society, our planet recently. There is a lot going on....
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Mark Parker
Mar 91 min read
Tear off the roof
We went to a concert Thursday evening (Brandon Lake). On the first song (Praise you anywhere) everyone stood up. Ten thousand people all...
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Mark Parker
Mar 21 min read
Shammah
It's been a good week for me. Very busy. Somewhat productive. A little hectic. I know this is a late post but we'll keep it short. I...
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Mark Parker
Feb 242 min read
And my 20 year old self would say ....
I've been very fortunate. I look back on my life and I don't see a lot of struggles. Not the real kind. The kind that stops you in your...
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Mark Parker
Feb 101 min read
Rear view mirrors
It's been an interesting week for me. I'm in what you might call a "pondering" mindset. Most of my time this week has been spent in...
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Mark Parker
Feb 32 min read
Avalanche
It's odd. I've had so many directions I wanted the go at the end of our happiness study. As I read the final chapters in the book I'm...
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Mark Parker
Jan 272 min read
Drizzle, drizzle, drizzle
I'm looking out my window. There is a pretty good drizzle. It's been a tough couple weeks. Really cold. Really wet. Did I mention...
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