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How Do You Love?

February 17, 2019February 17, 2019 ~ Chloe Mark ~ 5 Comments

"If we could look into each other's hearts and understand that unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care."— Marvin J. Ashton "We have the tendency to want the other person to be a finished product while we give ourselves … Continue reading How Do You Love?

A Change Would Do You Good

January 27, 2019 ~ Chloe Mark ~ Leave a comment

Change  noun "the act or instance of making or becoming different." If you're anything like me, you say you like change—sometimes you even embrace it—but in truth, you're pretty likely to avoid it. In fact, you secretly expend a lot of energy running from change. I find this especially apparent as my family makes plans … Continue reading A Change Would Do You Good

A better New Year? The meaning of resolutions

January 5, 2019January 6, 2019 ~ Chloe Mark ~ Leave a comment

"A self that goes on changing is a self that goes on living." — Virginia Woolf "Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors and let every new year find you a better man." — Benjamin Franklin "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; … Continue reading A better New Year? The meaning of resolutions

A childlike anticipation

December 2, 2018December 2, 2018 ~ Chloe Mark ~ 1 Comment

"What a wonderful thought that some of the best days of our lives haven't happened yet." — unknown "There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind" — C.S. Lewis  "My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your … Continue reading A childlike anticipation

What will fill you?

November 18, 2018November 18, 2018 ~ Chloe Mark ~ 1 Comment

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep … Continue reading What will fill you?

She let go.

October 13, 2018 ~ Chloe Mark ~ Leave a comment

"Cast all your anxiety on him." 1 Peter 5:7 "Life with God is not immunity from difficulties, but peace in difficulties" – C.S. Lewis Most of the time, giving something up is the last thing we want to do. We were raised on the message of working hard until we achieve what we want, striving … Continue reading She let go.

Inconsistent versus constant

September 30, 2018September 30, 2018 ~ Chloe Mark ~ Leave a comment

Nature and nurture are two very different concepts… Within many churches today, it appears we are emphasizing nurture as the means to spiritual growth. We’re told we should focus on nurture through small groups, personal Bible study, accountability groups, and special events that spur us on to new commitments. Of course some of these things … Continue reading Inconsistent versus constant

Time to shake things up

May 12, 2017 ~ Chloe Mark ~ Leave a comment

"God is making things happen for you. Even when you don't see it, even if you can't feel it, even if it's not evident.. God is working on your prayers." – Lifehack.org "The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are." – Unknown "Speak, Lord. … Continue reading Time to shake things up

What does Lent mean for you?

March 3, 2017 ~ Chloe Mark ~ Leave a comment

"Empty yourself and let God fill you." – Unknown "God prunes us when He is about to take us into a new season of growth and expansion." – Christine Caine “Even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” – Joel 2:12 Or as a pastor … Continue reading What does Lent mean for you?

How do you define good health?

February 1, 2017February 1, 2017 ~ Chloe Mark ~ Leave a comment

"She’s a very tranquil person and nothing fazes her." – Regarding Sarah Knauss, age 119 "The key to longevity is being happy and making people happy." – a friend's 100 year old grandma "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let … Continue reading How do you define good health?

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