Mark Karengin, author of Not the Same Old Christianity, writes about a faith centered on love, kindness, and humility. He believes we are loved by God by nature, not by effort. His work invites readers to stop striving and start sharing the love they’ve already been given—starting right where they are.
Palisade – Volume 1 plunges readers into a gripping saga of power, survival, and betrayal. As factions collide and hidden forces shape the fate of civilizations, alliances are tested, and loyalties shattered. With relentless action and profound themes of duty and destiny, L. B. Duke weaves a masterful tale that will captivate readers from the first page to the last.
Mark Karengin is a Christian author who writes with honesty, humility, and a deep desire to strip away the complications that have accumulated around the faith over the centuries. He doesn’t claim to have all the answers, but he knows this much: God is love, kindness is the truest demonstration of that love, and we are not meant to earn our way into God’s favor—we are already loved.
In Not the Same Old Christianity, Mark invites readers to think for themselves, to return to the simplicity of the Gospel, and to stop confusing religion with relationship. He writes from personal experience—struggles with prayer, pride, and self-acceptance included—because he believes authenticity matters more than polish. Mark lives with his wife, Janelle, who supported him through this project.
Palisade – Volume 1 plunges readers into a gripping saga of power, survival, and betrayal. As factions collide and hidden forces shape the fate of civilizations, alliances are tested, and loyalties shattered. With relentless action and profound themes of duty and destiny, L. B. Duke weaves a masterful tale that will captivate readers from the first page to the last. This is not just a story-it’s an immersive experience that challenges perceptions and keeps you questioning until the very end.
Not the Same Old Christianity isn’t a typical Christian book. It’s short on purpose—because Mark Karengin isn’t selling anything. He doesn’t want you to do more; he wants you to think, and maybe make a change of your own choosing. This book strips away the complicated formulas, the guilt, and the endless rules. Instead, it returns to the simplicity of the Gospel: God loves us. We choose selfishness. Jesus came, suffered, died, and rose again to show the depth of that love. And now, we get to love Him back.
Karengin redefines sin as denying kindness to those we meet. He challenges common ideas about prayer, heaven, hell, missions, and even the Trinity. He invites you to stop striving and start being—being loved, and being love to a world that desperately needs it.
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Our Father's and Our Mother's Family, and its Influence
My Schooling, and its Influences
Leaving Home, Seeing the World , Without a Net 16
Sewanee , Finding My Own Lane 19
UNEQUAL TREATMENT 22
Belief, Conscience, and the Life I Chose 49
Marriage, Law School, and Becoming a Professional 24
How My Character Was Built 35
Work, Hustle, and Learning to Carry My Own Weight 39
Where There Was a Need 43
Public Service, Leadership, and the Obligation to Reach Back 46
Finally, a Christian book that doesn't make me feel guilty for not doing enough. Karengin's focus on kindness over rules and his honesty about prayer struggles felt like fresh air. I loved his take on the Great Commission—"as you're going"—because it took the pressure off. This book made me stop striving and just be loved.
I've read dozens of Christian books, but this one is different. It's simple without being shallow, and provocative without being mean. Karengin's idea that there is only one sin—denying kindness—has stuck with me for weeks. I've started noticing small opportunities to be kind that I used to ignore. Highly recommend for tired Christians.
Mark Karengin writes like an honest friend, not a preacher. His chapter on repentance, in which he describes identifying with Christ's suffering until tears flow, changed how I approach confession. I don't agree with everything he says about heaven and hell, but I respect his humility. This book made me think, which is more than most do.
I wasn't sure about another Christian book, but this one surprised me. Karengin's distinction between soul and spirit was new to me, and his encouragement to simply sit in silence with God has become part of my mornings. He doesn't demand you agree with him. He just invites you to love God and be kind. That's enough.
I grew up in a church that constantly talked about spiritual gifts. Karengin's take is refreshing: gifts can't be earned, and seeking them is often pride disguised as piety. He says a humble janitor serves better than a self-promoting prophet. That hit home. This book isn't for people who want to feel impressive. It's for people who want to love. Thought-provoking read!
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Mark Karengin is a Christian author who writes with honesty and humility. He believes faith is simple: love God, be kind, and stop striving. He lives with his wife, Janelle.