Mark Altrogge

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http://www.sovereigngracemusic.org/artists/mark_altroggeMark has been senior pastor of Saving Grace Church of Indiana, Pennsylvania, since 1982. He has written hundreds of songs for worship, including “I Stand in Awe” and “I’m Forever Grateful.” Mark and his wife, Kristi, have four sons and one daughter.
12 Questions to Ask Ourselves in Conflict
Remember, it’s not about winning or being right; it’s about God’s glory.
A Simple Way to Increase God’s Joy in Your Life
Cultivate the habit of praising and thanking the Lord at all times and letting His praise be continually in your mouth and you will see His joy increase in your life.
How to Rejoice Under Dark, Dark Clouds
For those of us who do know Jesus, be glad and sing praises, like Matthew Henry or Paul and Silas, no matter what’s happening “down here” in our lives. Remember, the sun is always shining above the clouds, and the steadfast love of our God will never cease.
You’re Doing the Work, but Do You Love Jesus?
It’s not enough to serve the Lord, we must love Him.
As it says in Matthew 22:
And one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a...
Are You Fearful for the Future?
This life can be pretty scary at times.
Who knows what’s going to happen with our government? With drugs, morals, terrorism, the economy or all...
It’s Not What We Do for God…
Can you imagine if on the day my granddaughter was born, her father Stephen began assigning her chores: “OK Charis, listen up and listen...
How to View God’s Weak, Flawed and Messy People
It’s easy to look at our brothers and sisters and see their warts and blemishes. Yet the perfect One, the holy One, the One without a single imperfection doesn’t look on His people the way we often do.
The Wonderful, Amazing Blessings of the Fear of the Lord
What is this wonderful gift from God, this incredible blessing? It is the fear of the Lord.
Does God Really Care About Our Suffering?
When you are suffering, how do you think God responds to you? Do you imagine Him saying something like:
“Hey, buck up. It doesn’t...
How to View God’s Weak, Flawed and Messy People
If you spend any time in a church, you’ll discover a conglomeration of flawed and imperfect folks, with plenty of weaknesses and shortcomings. It’s...
Have You Heard His Voice?
Jesus surprised Mary Magdalene. She was looking for Him, but He actually found her.
She had followed Him since He first cast seven demons out...
When You Walk Through Fire
When I was a new Christian, I was taught that it was not God’s will that believers in Jesus should ever suffer.
If you did,...
The Wonderful, Amazing Blessings of the Fear of the Lord
Can I tell you about an incredible blessing in my life?
This wonderful gift from God has brought joy and gladness into my life and...
How to View God’s Weak, Flawed and Messy People
It’s easy to look at our brothers and sisters and see their warts and blemishes. Yet the perfect One, the holy One, the One without a single imperfection doesn’t look on His people the way we often do.
37 Things I Learned in 37 Years of Ministry (Part 4)
37 things I’ve learned in 37 years of ministry. I’m sure I’ve got a lot more to learn, and glad the Lord is so patient with me, because I’m a pretty slow learner. Hope they’ve been encouraging to you.
37 Things I Learned in 37 Years of Ministry (Part 3)
Here are yet 10 more things I learned (and am still learning).
10 More Things I Learned in 37 Years of Ministry (Part 2)
Yesterday, I began a series of blog posts called 37 Things I Learned in 37 Years of Ministry and began with 10 things I’d learned. Here we go with a few more.
37 Things I Learned in 37 Years of Ministry (Part 1)
Recently, I retired from full-time ministry after 37 years. Here are some things I learned over the years. They are not in any particular order.
Imitating Our Generous God
Believers should be the most generous people on earth. Give something to someone in need this week, then wait for God to surprise you.
Fan Your Love for Jesus into a Flame
Do I love Jesus? There’s no more important question to ask ourselves. And nothing more important to cultivate than our love for our Savior.
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