Mark’s Remarks
The Last Three Letters of Christmas | Mark’s Remarks
This is my final column in a series I’ve been writing based on Hank Hanegraaff’s book called “The Heart of Christmas.” As I’ve said the past two weeks, I hope…
Read MoreThe next three | Mark’s Remarks
I told you last week that I’m reading Hank Hanegraaff’s book “The Heart of Christmas.” We talked about the first three letters of Christmas and what they stand for in…
Read MoreThe first three letters | Mark’s Remarks
I love listening to Hank Hanegraff, also known as “The Bible Answer Man.” Do you listen to him? He knows it all. I am ashamed of my lack of biblical…
Read MoreThe first three letters | Mark’s Remarks
I love listening to Hank Hanegraff, also known as “The Bible Answer Man.” Do you listen to him? He knows it all. I am ashamed of my lack of biblical…
Read MoreMysterious happenings and Charlie Brown | Mark’s Remarks
Long ago, I taught third grade in a dingy, smelly room with faded, dreamsicle orange paint on the walls. For an accent color, the painters chose battleship gray. Perhaps the…
Read MoreSarcasm | Mark’s Remarks
I have been sarcastic my whole life. I never thought it was a problem. I pride myself on having a sense of humor. I enjoy the attention that being funny…
Read MoreWar of the Worlds | Mark’s Remarks
Orson Welles was an actor and director, and at one time was at the helm of a popular radio show called “Mercury Theater on the Air.” This group of distinguished…
Read MoreIn our lifetime | Mark’s Remarks
To tell you the truth, there are days I can barely pay attention to the news. Isn’t that awful? But many of you know what I’m talking about. After a…
Read MoreYour glass and telomeres | Mark’s Remarks
How often have you heard the old adage “the glass is half full?” Not that one? Maybe you yourself have said it’s half empty. Whatever the case, you know the…
Read MoreTough | Mark’s Remarks
I’m as sympathetic as the next guy. I like to think there is good in just about everyone. As I grow older, I am more forgiving and am able to…
Read MoreI liked you better when… | Mark’s Remarks
I’m a big fan of self-deprecating humor. I always have been. I guess I learned early on that if you learn to make fun of yourself a little and you…
Read MoreConversations, first-hand accounts and both sides | Mark’s Remarks
I am a fan of Ryan’s column. He’s the guy who writes “Planet Ryan.” Most of the time you can find him in a southwest direction from my corner of…
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