Labels have become incredibly common in today's society. Sometimes they are helpful, but often times, they reveal a certain prejudice or favoritism. In today's episode, Mark considers the potential damage of labels and challenges you to identify the most important label in your life. To learn more, click on the video above!

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!

Jesus often taught using parables, and one of Mark's favorites is the parable of the four soils found in Luke 8:5-8. In today's episode, Mark encourages us to heed the warnings found in this parable and to be intentional about what is the focus of our lives. Click on the video above to learn more!

How do you choose your words? Do you choose short words so people are more likely to understand what you are saying? Or do you choose long, complicated words that make you sound smart? There is great power in words, so you need to choose your words wisely!

In today's episode, Mark gives a few examples of some VERY long words and then considers the power behind a series of very short, simple words. To learn more, click on the image above!

What thoughts occupy your mind when you aren't really thinking about anything? In today's episode, Mark gives some tips for how you can transform the way you think.  He also invites you to join us in the Daily Bible Reading Program called "Power Up!" -- click here to learn more and sign up today!

"Top 10" lists are very popular, especially this time of year.  You'll see lists for the "Top 10 presents your child wants" or the "Top 10 cookies to bake" or even the "Top 10 Christmas songs."  In today's episode, Mark talks about some ideas for "Top 10" lists that aren't very popular but should be a priority in our life. Click on the video above to learn more! 

Have you been through an experience before when you didn't understand the "why" behind it? You may have asked questions such as: What was God's purpose in taking you through that trial? What good could possibly come from it? Why had He allowed it in your life? What were you supposed to learn from it? 

So what do you do when you just can't understand the "why" of your difficult situation? In today's episode, Mark gives encouragement to keep moving forward in such times. Click on the video above to learn more!

Do you realize how lucky you are to have a Bible you can read and study? A Bible in your own language -- even available in multiple versions! In today's episode, Mark looks at the unimaginable gift of God's Word and how we can know God better as a result of it. Click on the video above to learn more!

Social conformity has grown more in recent years, in part due to non-stop influence through television and social media. There can be both good and bad outcomes to influencing society -- it all depends on what or who the influencer is.  In today's episode, Mark considers the need for spiritual unity in a society that is pushing social conformity. Learn more in the video above!

Did you watch any of the Olympics this summer? Mark enjoys watching them and had a few thoughts to share in today's episode about the relay races. To learn more, click on the video above!