Mark Loughridge

Mark pastors two churches in the Republic of Ireland and is married with three daughters. Before entering the ministry he studied architecture. Mark enjoys open water swimming, design, and watching rugby.

The Language of Tears

As our High Priest, Jesus is able to sympathize with our weaknesses and so provide what he knows we need. He understands the accent of our tears.

The Myth of Self-Esteem

The conclusions of an in-depth analysis on self-esteem included the following: high self-esteem does not of itself earn children higher grades; it does not make people better at their jobs; humility, rather than self-regard, is a better predictor of who will make a successful leader.

Do We Have to Resume Our Breakneck Speed?

One of the things that I have really enjoyed over the last few months has been the fact that people have time—time to talk, to chat, to catch up. I'm in no hurry to resume life at a breakneck speed.

Stepping Out of the Shadows

It would be easy to bemoan the state of the world in which we live. 2019 was a year of momentous change with the...

Distinguishing Marks of an Unteachable Person

An unteachable person is not necessarily quarrelsome, although when the right issue arises they may be, or they may just walk away. What does an unteachable person look like? What are his (or her) distinguishing marks? Here are twelve possibilities.

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