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Since February 2007, Pastor Mark has maintained the Live the Red Blog for words and wisdom, images and inspiration for living a "red-letter life." This page displays the five most recent posts to the blog. To read more, visit livethered.com.
Olympic Gold!
(Clive Mason/Getty Images) I’m sitting here in the comfy confines of my den watching the Closing Ceremonies of the Winter Olympics. With all due respect to Mickey D’s, when it comes to the Olympics, “I’m lovin’ this.” I have always loved the Olympics whether it’s the summer or winter variety. The past seventeen days from Vancouver, British [...]
The Bridge Prayer
Fall at Multnomah Falls, originally uploaded by SheldonBranford. This year, 2010, is a very special time in the life and ministry of the Ironbridge Baptist Church. Over the past 25 years, Ironbridge has affectionately become known as simply “The Bridge.” This title simply and beautifully communicates the vision and mission of our spiritual family. [...]
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods, originally uploaded by Keith Allison. I wrote an article eight years ago entitled, “What Would Jesus Say to Tiger Woods?” With all the news coverage about Tiger’s “transgressions,” I thought it might be worth a look back to see if what I wrote in 2002 still applies today. It’s a bit lengthy for [...]
A Wedge of Geese
leaving, originally uploaded by .ultraviolett. “Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 We’re fortunate to live in central Virginia. We’re in the direct flight path of Canadian geese that make their way to and from warmer climates in the south. We can observe these amazing creatures as they [...]
At the End of the Day…
Sunset, originally uploaded by GavinZ. At the end of the day, today’s post is all about “at the end of the day.” At the end of the day, has become one of the most annoyingly over-used phrases in our society. At the end of the day tops the list of irritating expressions compiled by the intelligentsia at Oxford [...]