Monthly Archives: March 2009

Good Weekend

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Mark Lefers

This weekend I went to a marriage retreat with my wife, which was hosted by my church. The message was fantastic, and I’d recommend it not only to married couples but I found it applicable to all types of relationships. … Continue reading →

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Prayer of the Week

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Mark Lefers

Lord God, please give me the patience to wait. Lord, keep me from becoming bitter that my will is not being done. I pray that I will keep in mind that if you are in control, you must have a … Continue reading →

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My Faith Lost Me

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Mark Lefers

I think it’s fitting to phrase it this way. Instead of saying “I lost my faith”, in reality my faith lost me. I don’t care to get in an argument regarding free will and predestination. Most Christians, I believe, would … Continue reading →

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Prayer of the Week

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Mark Lefers

Lord God, please help me in my unbelief. This past week I’m finding it harder to pray, harder to sing, harder to hope that I will have faith again. Lord, give me ears to hear, open my eyes to see, … Continue reading →

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I Once was Found but Now Am Lost

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Mark Lefers

There are so many songs that move me and make me yearn ever so more to believe. Amazing Grace is one of my favorites. I don’t know if it is the story that goes with the song, or the realization … Continue reading →

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I Guess I’m Not Alone

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Mark Lefers

As you may have heard, there was a recent survey that looked at American’s religious identity. This survey showed an increase in unbelievers. The percentage of Americans claiming no religion, which jumped from 8.2 in 1990 to 14.2 in 2001, … Continue reading →

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Prayer of the Week

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Mark Lefers

O great God of highest heaven Occupy my lowly heart Own it all and reign supreme Conquer every rebel power Let no vice or sin remain That resists Your holy war You have loved and purchased me Make me Yours … Continue reading →

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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Mark Lefers

I was catching up on some of the podcasts I listen to, when I came across a podcast special on Darwin day. It is by the Reverend Thomas Goodhue on how religion informed Darwin and the scientists who led to … Continue reading →

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Prayer of the Week

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Mark Lefers

Why, O Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? I know I can’t do this on my own.The passages I’ve read, the prayers I’ve prayed, the blogs I’ve visited, the videos I’ve … Continue reading →

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God on Trial

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Mark Lefers

This is a very powerful show. I almost can’t put it into words, you’ll just have to watch. It touches on the problem of evil and doubt.  I can’t imagine the faith crisis that people underwent in those concentration camps.

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