Comments on: Find Your Tribe

By: Ed Kallery

Ed Kallery — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I think Mark is in his element now. "The Element", a new book by Ken Robinson describes it as being in that place where your natural talent, your gift, meets your personal passion. That place where someone can be most themselves, yet most inspired and achieve at their highest level. Mark truely is a hero in my mind. One who overcame addictions, poverty, homelessness, not to just move on to a better life but to gain a foothold and then reach back, hands held out to pull as many of his peeps he can up out of the same struggles he was buried in. Keep pushin’ on, my brother.

By: Julie Bonn Heath

Julie Bonn Heath — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I think that Mark has found more than a voice-he has found his passion. And this I find is an important component to truly give something your "all". This is where his heart is and I believe it will help make huge strides in the progression of home and shelter provision. Thanks for posting.

By: Chris Busch

Chris Busch — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Mark's story is one of a truly amazing journey. I've watched Mark's struggles and pain over the last few years and while his path has been excruciating, it's interesting to see how his experiences have prepared him to do exactly what he is doing now. Almost makes one believe there is a plan and a destiny for our lives.

I agree with Ed, Mark really is a hero.

By: LaViva Primm

LaViva Primm — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

One of the best things that has happened to me this year is working with Mark. I don’t think I’ll ever be the same. Thank God. Thank you for what you do when no one’s looking, Mark.

By: Jena Iwata

Jena Iwata — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

You’re a hero, Mark. :) I love it!
Way to be used by the Lord is such a beautiful way.
I especially loved the comment from Ed about being in your "Element."
Way to combine your gifting and passion into such a dynamite explosion of His grace, mercy and love! God bless you.

By: michael buckingham

michael buckingham — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Julie hit it…it’s not about a niche, or timing, or even hard work…those things are great…but it’s all about passion. I truly don’t think he can help it, this is what he was created for and it’s been a kick to watch God orchestrate it all.

He may still be looking for work (aka. the kind that can pay the bills), but what he has that so many don’t is a realized passion.

By: Kathy Sindorf

Kathy Sindorf — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I agree…finding your purpose, what you were created for, helps make sense of all the speed bumps in our lives. It’s been an exciting thing to watch in Mark’s life. Maybe instead of reaching bigger, more of us need to look at the opportunities God has put right in front of our eyes — right in our own backyards — if we’re responsive to those and faithful in the little things, He can take care of the rest!

By: Dawn Carter

Dawn Carter — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I echo these thoughts about Mark operating in his element, where his natural talents, gifts and passion combine (as Ed mentions above). He's in the zone.

I literally just met Mark tonight at theideacamp in Irvine, and there is "evidence of God's grace" all over him. It radiates from his desperate, beautiful heart.

Thank you Phil, for sharing his story a little further.

By: brothers and sisters season 4 episode 22

brothers and sisters season 4 episode 22 — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

It’s been an exciting thing to watch in Mark’s life. Maybe instead of reaching bigger, more of us need to look at the opportunities God has put right in front of our eyes — right in our own backyards — if we’re responsive to those and faithful in the little things, He can take care of the rest!