Family – Mark Conner

The Blessing of Giving

Mark Conner — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 23:52:16 +0000

Jesus said and did many things, a lot of which is recorded in the four Gospels of the New Testament. But not everything Jesus said and did was written down (see John 21:25). The apostle Paul rarely quoted Jesus, but one statement that must have been passed on to him through ‘oral tradition’ (it’s not recorded in the Gospels) is Jesus saying this:

“It is more blessed to give than receive.”

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Kid’s Humor (Part 2)

Mark Conner — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 05:12:00 +0000

I love kids. Especially their sense of humor.

No wonder Jesus loved them too. I love the story about Jesus and some children that is recorded in the Gospel of Mark (10:13-16) …

“One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch them and bless them, but the disciples told them not to bother him.… Read the rest

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Kid’s Humor (Part 1)

Mark Conner — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 05:00:00 +0000

I hope you had an enjoyable Father’s day a few weeks back. It’s a happy day for many people as we take time to thank and honor our dads. But not for all. Maybe you always wanted to be a dad but it hasn’t happened OR you had an absent or abusive father OR maybe you didn’t even know your dad.… Read the rest

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NEW Book Release: “Money Talks: Practical Principles for Becoming Financially Free”

Mark Conner — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000

I am excited to announce the release of a new book I have written called Money Talks: Practical Wisdom for Becoming Financially Free.

Those of us who live in the Western world live in some of the richest countries on the planet yet, despite this fact, many people are under financial pressure.

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Think Win/Win

Mark Conner — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 04:26:00 +0000

In his best selling book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey noted that when it comes to healthy relationships, mature people think “win/win”.

Win/Win is a frame of mind and heart that constantly seeks mutual benefit in all situations, agreements and solutions.… Read the rest

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Happy Mother’s Day (2016)

Mark Conner — Sun, 08 May 2016 01:03:00 +0000

[Watch this message]

It’s Mother’s Day: a century-old tradition of taking time to thank and honour our amazing mums. Mums are special people we owe so much to – in addition to our very existence! Most mums are faithful, loyal, hard-working, loving and caring people.… Read the rest

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Jesus as a Child

Mark Conner — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 03:06:00 +0000

Luke gives us some interesting insight into Jesus' self-perception … as a 12 year old.

Luke 2:41-52. Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom.… Read the rest

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Responding to Domestic Violence

Mark Conner — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 14:26:03 +0000

Right now, our vision as a church is to see over 10,000 stories of transformation. Recently, we have had a number of moving stories about individuals coming out of domesitc violence situations. These are people who once felt isolated, hopeless, and helpless. Now they feel cared for and looked after. These… Read the rest

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“Porn Kills Love” by Josiah Conner

Mark Conner — Sun, 17 May 2015 12:40:00 +0000

We fight the drug of porn with the power of love

Ephesians 5:1-14

[Josiah Conner kicked off our Modern Family series last weekend with a message entitled "Porn Kills Love" (watch or listen). Here is a summary, along with some reflection questions]

Steak: We have taken the good gift of sex and turned it into something it is not.… Read the rest

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Looking for a Baby Name?

Mark Conner — Mon, 04 May 2015 09:22:30 +0000

Looking for a baby name?

In 2014, around 1 in 10 Australian babies were given one of the Top 10 most popular baby names; a total of 30,581 babies. There were more than 2,189 boys named Oliver and 1,796 girls names Olivia last year. … Read the rest

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Say ‘No’ to Domestic Violence

Mark Conner — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 10:09:51 +0000

As a pastor and church leader, I have a confession to make:

The church has not handled the matter of domestic violence well.

Let me be more specific:

1. We have not done a good job of helping to prevent domestic violence, of confronting it when it does occur nor of helping those involved – both the perpetrator and victim.

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Two Simple Questions to Improve Your Marriage

Mark Conner — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 05:47:00 +0000

In most marriages, one person is wired a little more relationally than the other. Often it is the wife … but not always.

If so, husbands, find a quiet time and place and ask your wife these two simple questions:

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When Families Break Down

Mark Conner — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Divorce and Remarriage

In Matthew 19:1-9, we have a record of the Pharisees trying to trick Jesus with a question about divorce, a hotly debated topic of his day. Everyone today has or knows a friend or family member who has been divorced and possibly remarried, or maybe we have even gone through that experience ourselves.… Read the rest

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Family Life

Mark Conner — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 07:36:00 +0000

“In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.”

Eva Burrows… Read the rest

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Re-Thinking Family

Mark Conner — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Let’s talk about the family. There have been many popular TV families over the years – Little House on the Prairie, The Waltons, The Brady Bunch, The Cosby Show, Friends, The Simpsons and now Modern Family.… Read the rest

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