Every Thanksgiving, millions of Americans focus on the people, things, and blessings in our lives for which we are thankful.  That's a wonderful thing to do, and as many of you know, we've encouraged you to do that in the past with this Blessing Jar video (click here to view again).

But THIS year, we have a different challenge for you -- a 7 day challenge that focuses on who you are thankful TO.  Learn more in today's video below and check your email inbox tomorrow for Day 2 of the Thanksgiving Challenge!

MwM - 11-20-2017 Thankful TO from LifeMark Ministries on Vimeo.

Today we're going to do something a little different for Mondays with Mark. In light of the multiple tragedies we have experienced in our nation recently, we've written a 2-page response with some tangible steps you can take to encourage you in the midst of these difficult times.  

CLICK HERE to read it.

In addition, we would like to ask each of you to intentionally intercede in prayer on behalf of the victims of these recent attacks and their families. God's family is hurting, and we have the opportunity and obligation to support them in faithful, diligent prayer. Although we are not physically in one location as a body of Christ-followers, we can join in one voice to our Father in Heaven!  

To get you started, we have included a short video about the importance of corporate prayer from our friends at Igniter Media -- simply click here to watch.

Next week we will resume with our regular Mondays with Mark videos with a special...

Do you ever find yourself carrying around the weight of guilt like luggage?  In today's episode, Mark encourages us all to allow God to "unpack" our luggage and travel lighter!

Mondays with Mark - 11-6-2017 Luggage from LifeMark Ministries on Vimeo.

Did you watch any episodes of the show, America's Got Talent?  The winner was a cute little girl named Darcy who was a ventriloquist.  If you didn't see her final performance, here's a link -- you'll be blown away! (note: the clip will begin after a 15 second ad is shown).

There's a really good lesson we can learn from Darcy -- something we can apply in our own life on a regular basis.  Watch today's episode to learn more!

Mondays with Mark - 10-30-2017 Loud Cowards from LifeMark Ministries on Vimeo.

Have you noticed how few people actually smile these days?  Some people feel there's not much to smile about, but as believers, we know that's not true.  Learn more in today's episode of Mondays with Mark.

Mondays with Mark - 10-23-2017 Smile from LifeMark Ministries on Vimeo.

We all have problems and struggles...it's part of life, right?  Learn more about how you can maintain your focus in the midst of difficult times.  

Mondays with Mark - 10-16-2017 Focus from LifeMark Ministries on Vimeo.

With so many tragedies the last few months, it would be easy to be overcome with grief, sorrow, fear, worry, and other emotions.  In today's episode, Mark talks about three things you can do to face these challenges.

Mondays with Mark - 10-9-2017 Overcome from LifeMark Ministries on Vimeo.

The signs of fall surround us more and more each day.  Have you noticed?  Are you watching for them? 

What about the signs for Christ's return -- are you watching for those?  Does it affect your daily life?  How should we live in anticipation?  Learn more in today's episode of Mondays with Mark.

Mondays with Mark - 10-2-2017 Signs of Fall from LifeMark Ministries on Vimeo.

Are you in any small groups of people?  Tennis or golf groups, game night groups, luncheon clubs, etc.  Learn more about the BIG value of a small group that "does life" together in today's episode. 

Mondays with Mark - 09-25-2017 The BIG Value of Small Groups from LifeMark Ministries on Vimeo.

School is back in session which means that high school students will be preparing for their college entrance exams very soon!  You may not be in school anymore, but you still have one last entrance exam to take someday -- learn more in today's episode of Mondays with Mark.

Mondays with Mark - 09-18-2017 Back to School from LifeMark Ministries on Vimeo.