One Thing, One Word, One Year
Posted on 03. Jan, 2011 by markdoebler in Life
2011 has arrived…and that means new commitments. I’ve always wondered why we don’t make these commitments during the other 11.5 months of the year, but that’s another post. At least this is a time of year where we recognize the value of making commitments….the problem is just keeping the darn things. Can you imagine what [...]
Tiger Woods and Second Chances
Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by markdoebler in Culture, Entertainment, Faith, Life
Man oh man….I must admit that I have truly struggled with this one over the last several months. This is one of those rare circumstances where multiple interests intersect in my life in clashing ways. And it’s not very comfortable. I’m a golfer who absolutely loves the sport. I’m a minister who loves truth and [...]
Dog Chases Car… Dog Catches Car….
Posted on 26. Mar, 2010 by markdoebler in Humor, Life
We’ve all seen dogs chasing cars. I’ve often thought to myself, “Self…. what would that dog do if he CAUGHT the car?” I’ve never been able to answer that question clearly until now……
Why Worry?
Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by markdoebler in Faith, Life
Yesterday, we continued our series on “The Biggest Loser”. Our focus was to lose the sin of worry in exchange for the peace of God. I honestly thought that this might have the least impact of all our messages so far. We’ve hit on some pretty hard stuff… pride, wordliness, disobedience, apathy, and a few [...]
Biggest Loser – Forgiveness
Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by markdoebler in Life
Sunday I spoke on the danger of unforgiveness. When we hold on to hurts and pains, and we blame them on someone else and continue to hold them responsible, it only ends up hurting us in the long run. We are the ones who suffer and pay the price… not the “offending” party. It doesn’t [...]
