Feb 26, 2026 | Mark's Memos
“looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;” (Heb. 12:15) We’re called by God to not allow any root of bitterness to spring up in us. Roots of bitterness cause...
Feb 19, 2026 | Mark's Memos
“Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:” (Heb. 12:14) “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” (Rom. 12:18) We’re to pursue peace with everyone. You can choose to live peaceably...
Feb 12, 2026 | Mark's Memos
”Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.” (Heb. 12:12-13) Notice that we’re to take personal responsibility to strengthen ourselves,...
Feb 5, 2026 | Mark's Memos
Hebrews 12:5-11 talks about the chastening of the Lord and refers to parents disciplining their children. How should parents discipline their children in today’s culture? We should still discipline our children according to biblical standards but should do so with...
Jan 29, 2026 | Mark's Memos
In the last several weeks we’ve looked at the chastening of the Lord from Hebrews 12:5-11. That passage mentions parents, especially fathers, disciplining their children. This has become a far more complicated issue in today’s culture. Proper discipline today is...
Jan 22, 2026 | Mark's Memos
“Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.” (Heb. 12:11) Chastening isn’t pleasant at the time, but, if we respond properly, it leads...
