I am excited to note that this Sunday morning, October 4th, we will be implementing the new children’s check-in process! This process will impact ALL children newborn up to 5th grade. Please review the details of the new process and come prepared ready to help do your part to help the system run smoothly! The...
Year: 2015
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I Don’t Want Your Coffee
As many families did this summer, my family and I took a vacation. Our time away took us to Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York where we spent time with my family, Carol’s family, and church family from our ministry in New York. Now, whenever my family goes on vacation, one of our most favorite things...
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On Track Devotions – September (Mark)
If you’ve been around South for the past few years, you know we love making On Track Devotions available for our people to help them dig deeper into God’s Word. You can sign up to receive the monthly PDF file via e-mail by contacting me via e-mail (Lburk@sbcflint.org). In addition, you can pick up a...
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Learning the Hard Way
Unfortunately, I often need a reminder from God that He is in control and not me. And let me tell you…these reminders aren’t fun! The most recent of these instances was a few weeks ago on the day our daughter was born. But before we go there, let’s go back 2 years to the birth...
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Make a Plan…& Then Act On It!
I am continually reminded of the importance of spending daily quiet time with the Lord. I am so thankful for God’s Word and for the ability to communicate with Him directly in prayer! With that being said, however, I have a confession to make. If I’m not in the middle of a trial, I have...
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Six Things To Do After the Supreme Court’s Decision On Gay Marriage
In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, I came across the following article that I found helpful in giving me some direction as to how I should respond as a follower of Jesus Christ. I thought I would pass it along with the hopes that it will help you as well....
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Workplace Witness
I’m not sure if you watched any of the NBA finals, but if you did, then you probably know that there was a player for the Golden State Warriors that was highlighted many times, not just for his spectacular play on the court, but also for his incredible testimony for Christ both on and off...
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Christianity: Job or Faith?
Have you ever felt that being a Christian is like a second job? That you have to be perfect or else you will feel like you messed up big time? Well I know I have. Ever since I have been saved, I have been trying my hardest to do what is right in God’s eyes....
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Risky Behavior That Might Just Destroy Your Marriage …
As a pastor for the past 30 years, I’ve seen and heard a lot. I’ve walked along side of people experiencing the greatest highs and lows of life. I’ve seen the miracle of birth and looked death in the face many times. I remember one day in April of 2012, going to Hurley Hospital where...
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Manifestations of Pride and Humility
Manifestations of Pride by Stuart Scott As we have said, pride is blinding. This fact is why it is often difficult to see pride in ourselves, and yet so easy to see it in others. Here is a sample list of pride manifestations that can easily clear away the smoke of any self-righteousness. 1. Complaining...