Devotionals

Filled Full for Purpose

Filled Full For Purpose

By Mark Henslee / December 8, 2023 /

We were at a hotel some time ago, and after checking in I grabbed a luggage cart and rolled it out to the car.  It rolled just fine.  I loaded our bags on the cart and then started to roll it into the hotel to our room.  It didn’t roll nearly as well.  In fact,…

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Created for Purpose

Created and Surrendered For Purpose

By Mark Henslee / November 17, 2023 /

The couple had consulted specialists and decided that humanly there was no hope for them to bear a child of their own.  But the desire was deep; a longing for something that they couldn’t have.  So they petitioned the Lord.  Pleading for a long time, until one day, they received the answer.  The desire of…

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To Do List Relationship

To-Do List Relationship

By Mark Henslee / September 22, 2023 /

I function best when I work from a to-do list.  Generally, I have an ongoing to-do list that I’m adding things to the bottom of while crossing off completed tasks.  It gets rewritten every couple of weeks when the paper is filled or enough things have been crossed off that it’s time to start afresh. …

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Feeding on the Right Food

Feeding on the Right Food

By Mark Henslee / August 4, 2023 /

I like meat.  Meat and potatoes or rice, supplemented with a few vegetables for color.  If there is no meat, it does not qualify as a meal in my opinion. Growing up, my mom would plan meals around the meat.  For example, if grilled chicken was the meat, then she would plan sides to complement…

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Couple sitting at sunset

Treasures in Deep Relationships

By Mark Henslee / July 14, 2023 /

We recently visited some friends.  Towards the beginning of the visit, our hosts were wanting to plan lots of activities.  They love to share their home and the many incredible things that are nearby.  It’s fun to do new things and experience God’s creation in their area of the country.   As great as the exploring…

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Asking For Help

Two Are Better Than One

By Mark Henslee / June 23, 2023 /

We got a new air conditioner for the ministry’s fifth wheel trailer that we’ve called home for a while.  The unit weighs about 100 pounds.  Light enough that I can pick it up and move it around, but heavy enough that I can’t pick it up very high.  That’s where the issue came in.  I…

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Father and daughter walking together

The Father’s Heart

By Mark Henslee / January 20, 2023 /

In my life’s journey, I’m continually learning and growing.  One of the areas that I’ve been developing in is gaining a better understanding of Father God’s heart for His children.  He has an enormous heart of love for all of His kids.  Through our work with ministers and exposure to various church bodies, I’ve cried…

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3 Crosses Jeep Merry Christmas in lights

Where Are All The Lights

By Dallas Henslee / December 30, 2022 /

 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may…

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Running Right Requires Regeneration

Running Right Requires Regeneration

By Mark Henslee / October 21, 2022 /

We were driving down the interstate, having just crossed from Colorado into Kansas shortly before five on a Friday afternoon.  Suddenly, we lost power and started blowing smoke out of the tailpipe.  My initial thought was, “Oh no! I’ve got to get safely to the side of the road.”  The words that came out of…

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Preparing for the Storms of Life

Preparing for the Storms of Life

By Mark Henslee / September 23, 2022 /

Every location has its own unique weather patterns, but everywhere you can live will have storms.  Some places have hurricanes while others deal with tornadoes.  There are places that experience sandstorms and others that get snow storms.  The winds will blow, and the storm will rage, at some point, everywhere. As there are storms in…

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