I’ve got a confession to make right up front. I’m struggling on this journey through this thing we call life. I’ve never felt completely at home anywhere…any home that I’ve been in, any office I’ve met in or any church I’ve worshipped in. I kind of feel like I don’t belong. Like I’m a foreigner from another country, a citizen of another land. Why? Well, maybe it’s because I am. I’m not meant to be here forever. I’m just here for a relatively very short time. I’ll be going to my eternal home soon. Is that today? Maybe. Is it next year? Perhaps. 30 or 40 years from now? The probabilities increase. But like you, I want whatever time I have on this earth to matter. I want it to matter for God, for my wife of 21 years, Susan, and for my five children—Megan, 20, Emily 18, Hannah, 18, Mark, Jr. 15 and Grant, 14. I want whatever influence I have to last for generations, and hopefully forever.
Let me share something personal with you…Truth is of utmost importance to me…has been ever since I can remember. I have a great passion to seek Truth and speak Truth into people’s lives. You might say I’m a Truth warrior! There are too many lies in this world that are hurting a lot of people. So in this blog, I will focus on Truth about leadership, about relationships, about parenting and about marriage. And just so you’ll know, there is only one Source of Truth, and it’s not you or I!
Having said that, you need to know that I’ve failed and made plenty of mistakes as a husband, father, son and friend. But I’m always willing to learn. And I hope to learn from you as well. So will you go, and grow, on this journey with me? I think it’s going a really amazing adventure. I’m really excited about it.
Wow! How wonderfully refreshing …..I'd love to jump in the car and go on your journey with you!!! Blessings,
chris
Not feeling at home anywhere is an important message to simply admit. It's the common malady that we don't talk about much–but sense much of the time. Talk some more about it.
Will do…thanks Jayseph!
This the most awesome information I have found in a long time. My husband and I will be married 8 years in November. We have four kids ages: Ihilani 7, Jeidyn 5, Teilor 4, and my son Ronson 2. My parents would have been married 39 years but my mom passed away 6 years ago in August. I do not want to make the same mistakes that they did. My husband comes from a very messed up family. So we are trying to make changes to the mistakes they made. These websites: allprodad & imom are unbelieveable, I have learned some many new things…………Thank you so much, Monica Abilay
Hi Monica, I'm so pleased to hear that you think our information is “awesome.” I want to make sure I address topics in my blog that will be meaningful you and your husband of 8 years. Are there any topics you'd like me to tackle?
this is so refreshing, it sure is food for the soul and spirit, we are indeed here for a short while the best we can do is to make the most of it , in a Godly manner. Thanx mark you are a great inspirer.
Great stuff Mark- Love the inspiring info from you & Tony.
Will definitely be incorporating your philosophies into my personal life & make sure my orange grove is flourishing.
Is there any way to get more involved
Thanks Mcchitambo…if you are enjoying the blog, please share it with your friends!
Mark, I appreciate your encouragement. Please share my blog with your friends. There are a number of ways to get involved. Are you part of an All Pro Dad's Day monthly breakfast?
Mark,
I just want to say just how much I enjoy and believe in what you are doing. Being a father to my precious 9 year old daughter is so very special to me. I have been involved in All Pro Dad for about four years now and started a chapter at two schools. I feel that being a great father to my daughter, raising her the right way, is my mission in life. Your work inspires and provides wonderful tips to so many parents. Thanks again for promoting healthy parenting and families!!! You truly make a difference. Michael in Largo, FL
Sounds good! Thanks Mark.
Hey Michael, that's awesome that you are involved in an All Pro Dad's Day at your daughter's school! Please let us know how we can continue to serve you.
I am a first time reader on your blog – as result of wanting to hear what John Wayne (of my generation) had to say (clued un from Family Radio). Thanks for serving in this way. Russ
Russ, you are so welcome! Thanks for joining us.
I am looking at Family First for the first time. I was introduced to it through IMom which Dr.Scott Turansky referenced. I so appreciate what you are doing through this ministry!!! I have a website/blog entitled Passionate Purposeful Parenting and share similar passions! I so agree that there is only one source of Truth — I am a craver of wisdom and believe that we as believers can learn from and inspire each other and encourage each other in the truth! Thank you for ministering to and blessing others through your life and your ministry! Sincerely, Melanie Robbns
You are so welcome, Melanie! Wisdom is supreme!
Yes, wisdom is!
Would you please also thank your wife and your family for me as well. Being in ministry is a big commitment and can mean sacrifices as well. It is such a blessing to have godly role models who live their lives for Him and share their gifts and wisdom in order to minister to others! Thank you!