As the festive season approaches, people joyfully greet one another with warm phrases like "Merry Christmas" and "Happy Holidays." These heartfelt expressions hold deeper meanings that are worth exploring. Have you ever paused to ponder the significance behind these celebratory words? Amid the twinkling lights and bustling shopping centers, it can be easy to become enmeshed in the commercialization of this time of year. Take a moment to step outside and observe your neighborhood—how many signs and lovely decorations can you see that proclaim the birth of your Savior? As you wander through this season of joy, don’t forget to take a moment to reflect and give thanks for the true essence of the holidays.

Sometimes people view Christianity as a list of things not to do. However, Jesus redirected our focus to what we should do. Click on the video above to learn more in today's episode of Mondays with Mark!

He is RISEN -- and that changes everything!

Yesterday began the annual commemoration of Holy Week, which is a BIG DEAL.  In today's episode, Mark shares some of the significant events of the week and challenges each of us to make it a BIG DEAL in our lives as well.  

Be intentional this week to reflect on the meaning of the events leading up to the cross, the high price of our sin, and the importance of the resurrection. Click on the video above to learn more, and have a blessed Easter!

After Jesus' resurrection and appearance to many, He gave the Great Commission to His disciples. He told them to go and make disciples of ALL nations. In Acts 1, Luke recorded Jesus' words to the disciples that they would be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth!

We, too, are called to be His witnesses -- in our homes, our communities, our nation, and even to the ends of the earth. We offer a way you can do just that by participating in our annual "Pack & Pray" event where we will pack shoeboxes to be delivered by Operation Christmas Child around the world!

Watch the video above to learn more then visit our website to donate and mark your calendars to join us Monday, Nov 14th for the event!  Hope to see you there!

Presidents' Day is a national holiday for Americans to honor those who have served our nation at the highest level. On this Presidents' Day, Mark shares a special message on the fragility of freedom. To learn more, click on the video above!

We have all had special people help us navigate this journey of life, and with Thanksgiving in just a few days, what better time to acknowledge their impact than this week?

In today's episode, Mark expands on this in light of all the Lord has done in each of our lives. To learn more, click on the video above.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

Good morning and Happy Labor Day!  Enjoy this short message from Mark and be encouraged to focus your "labor" on things that really matter.  Click on the video above to learn more!

With the Easter holiday this week, you will likely hear the following phrase repeated regularly:  "He has risen...He has risen indeed!" 

But do you fully understand the significance of the phrase when you say it? Learn more in today's episode of Mondays with Mark below and have a very blessed Easter.

Christmas is almost here! Do you have a favorite Christmas memory? Or perhaps a favorite gift? In today's episode, Mark shares a childhood story about a very special Christmas and encourages us to focus on the greatest GIFT ever given -- Jesus! Click on the video below to learn more!

Have a very blessed Christmas!