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April 5
\n\"hogzilla100 block of Wollschlaeger Driver, 11:53 a.m., A caller reported that there was a pot-bellied pig on his property tearing up his yard. [MDR: That’s just about a mile from my house. The feral hogs in this part of Texas can do a lot of damage to one’s garden. Photo: An unretouched photo of a giant hog. See “Hogzilla” at Snopes.com<\/a> for more info.]
\nApril 15
\n28000 block of Ruffian Drive, 5:30 p.m., Police and volunteer firefighters were called to a house fire. A resident told investigators that his wife was making dinner when their dog ran away and she began chasing it. The man said his wife left a pan on the stove and it caught fire. The fire spread to the kitchen cabinets. [MDR: Oops.]
\n100 block of Crosspoint, 7:28 a.m., Police responded to a fire alarm but cancelled the fire department when they found that a resident had tried to cook oatmeal without using any water and set off the fire alarm. [MDR: April 15th must have been a special day for foolish cooking accidents.]
\nApril 16
\n1300 block of S. Main Street, 4:46 p.m., A caller reported an elderly female who was walking around the parking lot and appeared to be disoriented. Police contacted the woman, who said she was looking for money on the ground so she could buy a light for her vehicle. The officer gave the woman $2 for the light. [MDR: Now that’s what I call a helpful police officer. They don’t do that in the big city.]
\n100 block of Turner, 6:31 p.m., A caller reported two men hitting golf balls from the bowling alley parking lot to the church parking lot. The men were gone when police arrived. [MDR: At least they weren’t hitting bowling balls in the direction of the church parking lot.]
\n200 block of High Street, Comfort, 8:46 a.m., A student called after finding a cat stuck in a rain gutter. The cat freed itself before deputies arrived. [MDR: High crimes and misdemeanors in the Hill Country!]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Before his time at Irvine Pres, Mark served on the staff of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood as Associate Pastor of Education. (Thanks to Janel Pahl for taking the photo to the right.) Mark studied at Harvard University, receiving a B.A. in Philosophy, an M.A. in the Study of Religion, and a Ph.D. in New Testament and Christian Origins. He has taught classes in New Testament for Fuller Theological Seminary and San Francisco Theological Seminary. Mark has written several books, including No Holds Barred: Wrestling with God in Prayer (WaterBrook, 2005), Dare to Be True (WaterBrook, 2003), Jesus Revealed (WaterBrook, 2002), After \"I Believe\" (Baker, 2002), and Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther (Word, 1993). His most recent book is Can We Trust the Gospels? Investigating the Reliability of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (Crossway, 2007). He is currently working on a commentary on Ephesians that will be published by Zondervan in 2014. Mark writes a devotional for The High Calling of Our Daily Work, a website associated with Laity Lodge. His \"Daily Reflections\" can be viewed online or sent as a daily email. If you wish to receive this email, just visit TheHighCalling.org and sign up. Mark serves on the editorial board of Worship Leader magazine, where he publishes articles and reviews, including his regular column \"Lyrical Poetry.\" Additionally, he has published dozens of articles in leading magazines and journals. He often speaks for churches and other Christian groups, and has been interviewed on over seventy-five radio programs nationwide. Mark is married to Linda, who is a Marriage and Family Therapist, a Spiritual Director, and a retreat speaker. They have two children, Nathan and Kara.For Publicity Photos and Bio Statements for Mark, please check here. Mark's Dossier Professional History: Senior Director and Scholar-in Residence, Laity Lodge, October 2007 to present. Senior Pastor Irvine Presbyterian Church, June 1991 to September 2007 Adjunct Assistant Professor Fuller Theological Seminary, 1994 to 2007. Courses: New Testament Theology and Exegesis. Adjunct Instructor San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1995 to 2001. Courses: New Testament Greek and Exegesis Associate Pastor of Education First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, 1987-1991 Teaching Fellow Harvard University, 1980-1983 Education: Ph.D. in the Study of Religion. Harvard University, 1992. Area: New Testament and Christian Origins M.A. in the Study of Religion Harvard University, 1984. A.B. magna cum laude in Philosophy Harvard University, 1979. Phi Beta Kappa; Danforth Fellowship Books: Can We Trust the Gospels? Investigating the Reliability of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Crossway, 2007 No Holds Barred: Wrestling with God in Prayer. WaterBrook, 2005 Dare to Be True: Living in the Freedom of Complete Honesty. WaterBrook, 2003. Jesus Revealed: Know Him Better to Love Him Better. WaterBrook, 2002. After \"I Believe\": Experiencing Authentic Christian Living. Baker, 2002. Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther in the Communicator's Commentary Series. Word, 1993. 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