Archive for Mark’s Remarks

Inauguration

The inauguration of President Barack Obama should serve as a reminder to us as Christians to pray for him and all the leaders of our nation, state and city. In I Timothy 2:1-2 Paul says to us, ?I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone ?for kings [...]

Posted by: Mark McGilvrey on Monday, February 9th, 2009

24

Jack is back. You 24 fans (and I’m hooked) know that Fox is on the air every Monday night with Jack Bauer fighting terrorists. This is not a favorite of mine because of the violence and torture. What fascinates me is how the show plays with my mind over the issue of loyalty. The season [...]

Posted by: Mark McGilvrey on Monday, January 26th, 2009

Worship

As we begin this new year how about adding a worship resolution to your list? Be honest about it. Do you allow other things to steal your attention during worship? Do your thoughts have a way of drifting toward the demands of the day? Do you find yourself preoccupied with activities planned for the week? [...]

Posted by: Mark McGilvrey on Monday, January 12th, 2009

Christmas

Even with all the difficulties we are having these days how can you be a cynic at Christmas time? How can you be a kill joy or grinch? It doesn’t get any better than this in this world. Families getting together, children fidgeting with wide-eyed expectancy, churches filled for candle-lit services. The music, the color, [...]

Posted by: Mark McGilvrey on Monday, December 15th, 2008