Is it Possible to Please the Lord?

MANY try to please Him by their actions and effort. They build bridges, ramps, or towers of “good works.” Some attempt daring feats and even risk their lives to impress their god with their fervor and sincerity. In ancient days, tribes and city-states sacrificed their children to appease the gods they pictured in order to gain favor and kindness to simply have rain, healthy children, animals, and enough food. TODAY some struggle with the idea that the God of the Bible askedRead more

Do you know The Story?

“Tears streamed down her face as she wrote. Our small group had underlined and circled specific words as we read Psalm 100 out loud. Now, after three years of working through MarkUp Discovery Studies, and finding the God of Scripture was indeed different than the God of her childhood, “Janet” was putting Psalm 100 in her own words. A few minutes later each person shared their own re-write. As “Janet” shared hers, we suddenly knew the reason for the tears.Read more

Does Marriage Matter?

Years ago June was associated with brides. In ancient times it was connected with gods and goddesses. It also made it easier for an agrarian culture to welcome a new life to the family in the following spring before planting or harvesting began. Today, many couples finish their formal coursework, complete their degrees and then… get married! Over time – the “June Bride” became “a thing.” However, what if God has different ideas about marriage, than we do? What ifRead more

Change Happens – but God IS…

Our life is in turmoil right now…as if a Tornado struck – A move to another state is in process.  Decisions of sell v. pack v. pitch are moment-by-moment realities. Every where we turn there is something to organize and re-organize.  Furniture is shifted to move a piece out to the shipping container, but then everything has to be shifted again so it will look good for buyers. This goes, but that stays – but they’re both here until theRead more
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Looking for Treasure?

“…the Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found, and hid. In his joy, he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.” Matthew 13:44 WEB Spring is a wonderful time to go out exploring.  Having a map to the hidden treasure is especially exciting! Wishing your life had a map as well?  Know someone who would like a map? MarkUpDiscovery is pleased to announce two new studies that enable youRead more