This is the audio recording of our December 2023 E-Newsletter. It is read by our Associate Director Rachel Delgado.Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

In this episode Mark shares some of his practices in journaling and how it helps to stay connected to the Lord in a very tangible way on a daily basis.Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

In this episode of the First Loved Podcast, Mark discusses "the Gospel" and explores the scriptures on this subject.Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

Mark concludes this three-part series by sharing more stories of how God touches people's lives through His Spirit, His Word and His people.Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

Mark shares more testimonials that show the lasting impact of God's love and how the Lord is using First Loved Ministries to make disciples of Jesus.Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

Mark shares testimonials that show the lasting impact of God's love and how the Lord is using First Loved Ministries to make disciples of Jesus.Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

Mark shares his experience at a recent concert and how the importance of caring "for the widows and orphans" was highlighted.Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

Mark shares stories from a recent First Loved to Love weekend at Asbury Grove in Hamilton, MA.Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

After teaching FLM's "Getting Along" curriculum at the Vida 220 Discipleship school in Costa Rica for the sixth year in a row, Mark shares about his latest trip and gives a brief overview of the first part to initiating a healing conversation with someone who has hurt you or whom you have hurt.Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark challenges us to question whether or not we are in an "old familiar rut" and how to get out of that rut to enjoy the "newness" in Christ. Sharing scriptures about the new covenant, Mark examines where Jesus declares the new covenant at the last supper and speculates how the Apostle Paul would have re…

What is at the heart of the "First Loved to Love" lifestyle? Mark answers this particularly how it relates to our hearing, understanding and OWNING Jesus' new command. Ultimately the goal is for us to grow in our relationship with the Lord to the point where we can't wait to spend time with Him . . . where we long for him and anticipate being in Hi…

When God called Mark out of pastoral church ministry to bring His message of love through First Loved Ministries to the world, the Lord quickly revealed His faithful provision in what Mark calls a "faith infusion." Mark shares a number of stories of God's provision along the way in this episode of the First Loved podcast.…

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark challenges us to look at Jesus' love and ask if our experience with His love is "informational" or "relational". In the scriptures we see Paul's relationship with Jesus to be strong, real, personal and intimate. How did this happen? How is Paul willing to "face death all day long" and "consider all t…

Many of us know the familiar passage from Matthew 28 known as The Great Commission: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing . . . and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." This passage became fresh and challenging to Mark at a recent conference. How is the Lord using you to make disciples?…

On this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark looks at Philippians 4 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 where the Apostle Paul writes about rejoicing always. How do we do that? Does this mean we are always supposed to be joyful? Is there a difference between rejoicing in our circumstances and rejoicing in the Lord? Scriptures like these are there to he…

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark shares about God's forgiveness. Did you know the Bible not only says that God will purify and pardon us, but that He "blots out your transgressions . . . and remembers yours sins no more"? God chooses to forgive AND forget! Gone! GONE! Alleluia!Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark discusses the pattern found in good story writing and how that can challenge us to seek to be written more into God's story in our daily lives. When we get caught in a rut or stop seeking to be part of God's adventure, our "status quo" becomes something less meaningful.…

In this first new episode of 2019, Mark shares some stories of God meeting and loving people right where needed most through First Loved events back in the fall. We hope these encourage you to step out and love like Jesus so you have stories of your own to share!Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

In this episode, Mark reflects on the shooting that took place in the Jewish synagogue and how a local nurse tended to the perpetrator to save his life. As Jesus commanded, "Love your enemies". This is a challenging position for us all, but one we must consider and ask for God's help as disciples of Jesus.…

In this episode Mark shares some final thoughts on completing his doctoral program and how the process has matured him theologically and as a disciple of Jesus.Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

On this episode Mark shares about the practice of idol worship and how God may have turned that practice upside down in order to bring His own image into the world through Jesus and us (by the Holy Spirit).Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

Mark discusses the various covenants made by God with His people and how His love is expressed through and in those covenants.Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

On this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark discusses Matthew 25:31-46 in relationship to the description of the kind of "fasting" God describes through the prophet Isaiah in chapter 58. Mark also shares personal stories that illustrate some of these principles.Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

Mark discusses what it means to "eagerly pursue love" based on 1 Corinthians 14:1.Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark shares some exciting personal news and connects his experience to Matthew 6 where Jesus teaches on worry and anxiety. "Each day has enough trouble of its own" could be heard as "just take things one day at a time."Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

Mark concludes this 3-part series on how storing up the love of Jesus in us helps enable us to love others, and how our loving interactions become more of a natural and automatic response. Mark explores some of the neuroscience behind this experiential process while looking more closely at how the "God Sighting" practice taught on the First Loved t…

In Part Two of this 3-part series, Mark continues to explore the importance of "loving like Jesus" becoming an automatic part of our lives, that is "deeper in us". The more we are loved by Him and experience Him loving us, the more it will become a natural response to live and love like Him. Mark also shares a personal story of how this is developi…

In Part One of this 3-part series, Mark explores the importance of "loving like Jesus" becoming an automatic part of our lives, that is "deeper in us". The more we are loved by Him and experience Him loving us, the more it will become a natural response to live and love like Him.Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

Mark continues with a second podcast on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how learning to be LIKE Jesus really is learning to LOVE like Jesus. He discusses the "manner" or "feel" of love as expressed through our Triune God. At the core of discipleship is experience with a master, not just reading about how to be a disciple.…

Mark shares his thoughts on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how learning to be LIKE Jesus really is learning to LOVE like Jesus. He points to examples where Paul invites others to "imitate him" because he is imitating Christ. At the core of discipleship is experience with a master, not just reading about how to be a disciple.…

Mark continues discussing the topic of God not measuring up to our own standard and how the very act of this becomes an idol. At times we question why God did or did not do something. Why did he take my job away from me? Why didn't he save my spouse from cancer? Why doesn't he hear or answer my prayer? These questions overlook the fact that God is …

At times we question why God did or did not do something. Why did he take my job away from me? Why didn't he save my spouse from cancer? Why doesn't he hear or answer my prayer? These questions overlook the fact that God is sovereign and his ways are beyond ours. In this podcast Mark talks about this and shares how if we're not careful we can twist…

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark Fee interviews one of our long-time lead facilitators Joel Brady. Joel shares about his experience with FLM, how the practices have helped him gain more confidence in reaching out to people in love, and how it has become a regular way for him and his wife to share in God's love. THANK YOU, JOEL!…

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark examines the well-known passage from Jeremiah 29:11 and how care needs to be taken when personalizing verses from the Bible (that is, putting them in first-person as God speaking to you directly).Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark shares a story of how "being loved and loving as Jesus" has great impact on people's lives, and how the Lord uses our loving interactions to reveal himself through us (even prophetically). We hope stories like this encourage and inspire you to love!Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

"...neither do I condemn you..." In this episode, Mark continues to share scriptures that reveal loving words from Jesus focusing on the interaction between Jesus and the woman who was being accused of adultery. In order to love AS Jesus has loved us, it is vital for us to be loved BY Jesus first. One way we do that is to experience Him loving us w…

"...whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst..." In this episode, Mark continues to share scriptures that reveal loving words from Jesus focusing on the interaction between Jesus and the woman at the well. In order to love AS Jesus has loved us, it's vital for us to be loved BY Jesus first. One way we do that is to experi…

"Martha, Martha, Martha . . . you are worried and upset about so many things." In this episode, Mark continues to share scriptures that reveal loving words from Jesus focusing on the story of Jesus' visit to Mary and Martha. In order to love AS Jesus has loved us, it's vital for us to be loved BY Jesus first. One way we do that is to experience Him…

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark talks about ways to love God; that is to love God in the way HE wants us to love him -- "because he first loved us." This topic is the closing session in the First Loved to Love seminars.Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

Do you know that song that begins "Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so"? Where in the Bible does Jesus actually say he loves you? In this episode, Mark continues to share scriptures that reveal loving words from Jesus focusing on John 14:21. In order to love AS Jesus has loved us, it's vital for us to be loved BY Jesus first. One…

Mark takes a second look at the phrase "lead us not into temptation" from the Lord's Prayer with the hopes of clearing up any confusion. His original discussion of this appeared on the final installment of the 4-part series on the Lord's Prayer.Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

In this episode, Mark begins to share scriptures that reveal loving words from Jesus, starting with Matthew 11 where Jesus invites us to into a place of rest for our souls. In order to love AS Jesus has loved us, it's vital for us to be loved BY Jesus first. And the only ways to experience love is through words and actions.…

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark shares two more stories of how "being loved and loving as Jesus" has great impact on people's lives, and how the Lord uses our loving interactions to reveal himself through us (even as acts of prophecy). We hope these stories encourage and inspire you to love!…

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark shares a testimonial from someone who has been experiencing God's love through the "God Sighting" practice. We hope this story encourages and inspires you to love as loved and be looking every day for ways in which you can love one another!Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

In this final installment of the 4-part series on the Lord's Prayer, Mark looks at the sometimes confusing phrase "lead us not into temptation".Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark continues walking through the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the phrase "give us this day our daily bread."Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark continues walking through the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the line "on earth as it is in heaven."Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark takes a look at the Lord's Prayer and how "Our Father" connects us all as God's family.Oleh Mark Gordon Fee

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark shares two stories of how "being loved and loving as Jesus" has great impact on people's lives, and how the Lord uses our loving interactions to reveal himself through us - even to the point of potentially saving a life. We hope these stories encourage and inspire you to love!…

Mark shares a poem about the power of words and discusses how words can deeply harm us. It is vital as disciples of Jesus to use words of love . . . "as he has loved us".Oleh Mark Gordon Fee