Author: Dr. Mark

BUT AREN’T WE ALL?

ByDr. Mark January 11, 2024 2 Comments
“And does the master thank the servant for doing what he was told to do? Of course not. In the same way, when you obey me you should say, ‘We are unworthy servants who have simply done our duty.’” (Luke 17:9-10 NLT) After taking part in a specific ministry at church, taking calls from various people seeking biblical advice, people who are not necessarily members of the church I pastor,...

A SPOILER ALERT…BUT NOT REALLY!

ByDr. Mark January 10, 2024 0 Comments
“So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.” (Genesis 22:14 NIV) As a Christmas gift, one of my sons and his wife gave me an exceptional gift. It is called “Storyworth.”  You should check it out. Here is how it works.  Every Monday, I receive a prompt question from...

FREE MANSIONS AVAILABLE!

ByDr. Mark January 9, 2024 0 Comments
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” (John 14:1-3 KJV) I watch a lot of home décor and house remodeling shows on...

THE LEGO LIFE

ByDr. Mark January 8, 2024 0 Comments
“For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters; and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.” (Romans 8:29-30 NASB) It seems like an eternity, but years ago, when my adult...

WHEN YOU MISS, YOU MISS OUT!

ByDr. Mark January 7, 2024 0 Comments
“But Thomas, one of the twelve, who was called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. So, the other disciples were saying to him, ‘We have seen the Lord!’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see in His hands the imprint of the nails and put my finger into the place of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe.’ Eight days later His disciples were again inside,...

…PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND I WILL GET BACK WITH YOU…

ByDr. Mark January 6, 2024 0 Comments
“I sought the Lord  , and He answered me,and delivered me from all my fears. They looked to Him and were radiant; their faces will never blush in shame or confusion. This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and saved him from all his troubles.” (Psalm 34:4-6 The Amplified Bible) There is one voicemail message that leaves me baffled, busting with annoyance, and as far as believing...

IN TIMES LIKE THESE…PRAY!

ByDr. Mark January 5, 2024 0 Comments
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm 34:18 NLT) In times like these, we who are in the land of the living, ought to be included in the number described by the saying, “Somebody prayed for me.”  In times like these, pray! Pray for others! For all those who have lost loved ones, let us pray for their comfort today. Perhaps you...

WHAT’S NEXT AFTER YOU GET OUT OF THE WATER?

ByDr. Mark January 4, 2024 0 Comments
“ But an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, “Get ready and go south to the road that descends from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is a desert road.) So, he got ready and went; and there was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure; and he had come to Jerusalem to worship, and he was returning and sitting...

STRATEGIES TO SUPPLANT CHURCH BURNOUT

ByDr. Mark January 3, 2024 0 Comments
Attending a Celebration of Life this past weekend, the officiant spent some time talking about church burnout, specifically pointing out in his own words that it can happen when your whole life, starting with childhood, has been centered around church: church attendance, church duties, church people, church issues, and thankfully however, there were church person dedicated in a unwavering way to...

WORDS TO WORK INTO YOUR LIFE

ByDr. Mark January 2, 2024 0 Comments
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV) In addition to the words of wisdom included in the opening and closing verses, let me present you with two sayings to act on this year. If you act on them, somebody will be saved from the penalty of sin, and others will be...