Author: Dr. Mark

CAN’T MOVE FORWARD?

ByDr. Mark September 20, 2023 0 Comments
“In accordance with the number of days that you spied out the land, forty days, for every day you shall suffer the punishment for your guilt a year, that is, forty years, and you will know My opposition.” (Numbers 14:34 NASB) Let’s explain the use of the text before we unravel the answer to the question, “Can’t move forward?”.  The children of Israel were on their way to a better...

THE NIGHT THAT SEEMED LIKE AN ETERNITY

ByDr. Mark September 19, 2023 0 Comments
“A male and female of each kind entered, just as God had commanded Noah.  Then the Lord closed the door behind them.” (Genesis 7:16 NLT) In one of the biggest cities in the world, a family of seven lived in a two-bedroom apartment in an area where, let’s just say, an area where you would not want to be out by yourself at night.  The father of the house had strict rules for his teenage...

DO YOU REALLY NEED TOILET PAPER?

ByDr. Mark September 18, 2023 0 Comments
“And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 NASB) Hold up!  Hold it!  Stop with the answers already!  In this Monday Short meditation, I am not looking for your answer, and I am not going to attempt to answer the questions above.  As a matter of fact, this is not about toilet tissue at all!  It is not about toilet paper...

WHAT ABOUT YOU?

ByDr. Mark September 17, 2023 0 Comments
“Early in the morning He came back into the temple , and all the people were coming to Him. He sat down and began teaching them.”  (John 8:2 Amplified Bible) I just have to ask you one question, albeit repetitively this morning.  The question: “What about you?” It was early on the morning in the verse above, and we see the Lord’s special presence was in the place of...

DOWNLOADING AND UPLOADING

ByDr. Mark September 16, 2023 0 Comments
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7 New King James Version) You are probably way more technical savvy then me, so I am sure you are familiar with the terms in today’s...

SO WHAT IF YOU THINK YOU ARE OLD!

ByDr. Mark September 15, 2023 0 Comments
“Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life.” (Proverb 16:31 NLT) I had been up since 1:45 a.m., ate breakfast before 7:00 a.m., and yes, I had my coffee.  As soon as I donned some joggers and a jean jacket, I headed to the store.  I didn’t forget my list this time!  I grabbed my cart and started going down the aisle where I could find what I was...

A PRISM CHANGE: POVERTY TO PROVISION

ByDr. Mark September 14, 2023 0 Comments
“They arrived at the place to which God had directed him.  Abraham built an altar.  He laid out the wood. Then he tied up Isaac and laid him on the wood. Abraham reached out and took the knife to kill his son.  Just then an angel of God called to him out of Heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!”  “Yes, I’m listening.”  “Don’t lay a hand on that boy!  Don’t touch him!  Now I know...

THE SINGING TOES

ByDr. Mark September 13, 2023 0 Comments
“A cheerful heart is good medicine…”  (Proverbs 17:22 NLT) “Somebody” recently told me after a hilarious, and apparently health good laugh, one of those laughs where you lose it and tears come from your eyes, “Laughter is good for the soul.”  The verse above talks about a cheerful heart being good medicine.  Laughter brings about a cheerful heart, and yes it ends up helping us...

IN THE WAITING ROOM

ByDr. Mark September 12, 2023 0 Comments
“Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary.” (Isaiah 40:31 NASB) Once upon a time, decades ago, there stood a little white building on the corner of a one-way street.  This edifice was a block west of the famous Indiana Avenue, and a block northeast of a building...

LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE #3

ByDr. Mark September 11, 2023 0 Comments
“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.  Therefore, my beloved brethren (and sisters), be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil Is not in vain.” (I Corinthians 15:57-56 NASB) This is the last of the “The Let’s Get Ready to Rumble” three-part series.  It will more meet the expectation to receive...