by Mark Opseth | Feb 16, 2025 | Illustration, Spiritual Life
Some time ago, our family was at a waterpark in the northern part of the Twin Cities. In the men’s bathroom was a liquor ad on the wall. It had a photo of a rough looking, biker-type dude, and on the back of his biker vest were these words: We have seen the... 
by Mark Opseth | Oct 5, 2023 | Church Life, Illustration, Wedding
We read in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep... 
by Mark Opseth | Aug 6, 2018 | Church Life, Illustration
This summer our sermon series is Incredible Encounters with God. Each week I’ve enlisted a congregational member to share their own incredible encounter/testimony. Dave emailed me with this message: I had mentioned to you about giving a testimony. If you... 
by Mark Opseth | Apr 4, 2016 | Illustration, Spiritual Life
I remember buying my first suit after graduating from college. I had suits prior to this, but my mom helped picked them out and paid for them. Now I was on my own. Oh, the pressure! A few hours later, I walked out of the mall satisfied with my purchase and my...
