Now through August 14,2011: Receive Don Whitney’s book #Free

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Pastor Mark Kelly

Don Whitney’s book, “10 Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health” will be free for the Amazon Kindle now through August 14, 2011. Who is Don Whitney? Dr. Whitney came to Southern from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he was Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation for ten years. He has authored six books, including Spiritual Disciplines [...]

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Free Mini-book from CCEF: When the Money Runs Out

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Pastor Mark Kelly

Go to CCEF’s facebook page and click on the shortened link above the picture of the mini-book: When the Money Runs Out. It will open as a pdf file. This would be a great resource in the financial downturn our nation is facing. Recommend it to your family and friends. CCEF provides many practical resources [...]

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Facebook Depression: a new risk for teens

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Pastor Mark Kelly

I was intrigued recently by reading an AP news article entitled, Facebook Depression seen as new risk for teens. Having just read through Tim Challies, The Next Story, I was sensitive to how this social media network might be adversely affecting our young people. This is what I gleaned from the article: Teens that are [...]

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Tim Challies Discusses a Theology of Technology

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Pastor Mark Kelly

I had the opportunity to read The Next Story: Life and Faith After the Digital Explosion by Tim Challies on Spring Break vacation last week. I highly recommend it for everyone to read. As I was reading on my Kindle, I continually was underlining something that was impacting my use of technology – or – [...]

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The God of the Fulfilled Promise

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Pastor Mark Kelly

One of the common concerns to Christians occurs when we are tempted to question the goodness and faithfulness of God.  “Will God do as he said?”, “What if God doesn’t come through as he promised?”, and perhaps, “God seems to be taking such a long time, has he forgotten about me?”.  These and other questions [...]

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Benjah – Music Recommendation

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Pastor Mark Kelly

I love music.  I love finding artists I haven’t heard of and exploring new genres & sounds.  I desire to listen to artists that proclaim Truth through their music.  I found such an artist in Benjah.  According to Benjahmusic.com, Benjah’s style has developed: Through various experiments and much time, he has created a refreshing experience [...]

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If you’re ever in Winona Lake, you must try this

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Pastor Mark Kelly

Every week I try to make my way over to Winona Lake and visit the 1000 Park Baking Co‘s cafe.  I usually grab a pressure-brewed cup of java – something bold and strong to get me motivating through out the morning.  And then there is Friday.  Friday I try and take some time out of [...]

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Transition for our church; Truth for our church (pt.2)

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Pastor Mark Kelly

You can read my initial thoughts on this transition process for Calvary Baptist Church here.  We are excited to see God working in our Senior Pastor’s life as he prepares to transition to new ministry and we are excited in anticipation about what God has planned for our church in the months ahead. I was [...]

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This is the gospel

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Pastor Mark Kelly

This is the gospel.  The just and loving Creator of the universe has looked upon hopelessly sinful people and sent his Son, God in the flesh, to bear his wrath against sin on the cross and to show his power over sin in the Resurrection so that all who trust in him will be reconciled [...]

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Some Rules of the Bean from Dreaming in Color

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Pastor Mark Kelly

Every year in our church we have several students from Grace College attend our services.  I absolutely love this time when they come and get wholeheartedly involved.  I try to keep up with them on several levels, one being reading their blogs if I am made aware of them.  Today I re-post part of one [...]

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