Dr. Mark, Author at Mark Writes

HAVE A GOOD DAY!

ByDr. Mark April 11, 2023 0 Comments

“And God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.” (Genesis 1:31 NASB) Have you ever entered or exited a big-box grocery store and the greeter positioned at the door told you, if you were lucky, to “Have a good day?” Did you sense any sincerity behind their inquiry? Or did it sound like just something they...

FIND THE BEETHOVEN IN YOU

ByDr. Mark April 10, 2023 0 Comments

“Don't give up and be helpless in times of trouble.” (Proverbs 24:10 Contemporary English Version) By the time Ludwig van Beethoven completed his 9th Symphony, he was totally deaf. His hearing started to decline decades before completing what is considered by many to be his greatest work. He represents an example of perseverance for not only musicians, but for people of various fields...

THE SUNDAY NEWS: SPECIAL EDITION

ByDr. Mark April 9, 2023 0 Comments

“But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men suddenly stood near them in gleaming clothing; and as the women were terrified and bowed their faces...

WHILE WE ARE WAITING

ByDr. Mark April 8, 2023 0 Comments

“…making the very most of your time , because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:16 The Amplified Bible) I’m still focusing on the story between the Holy Weekend bookends that we wrote about yesterday, Good Friday on one end and Resurrection Morning on the other end. Note that I’m not restricted by the Jewish rules of the Sabbath, as were the women mentioned in Luke’s gospel; the...

HOLY WEEKEND BOOKENDS

ByDr. Mark April 7, 2023 0 Comments

“For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will hardly die for a righteous person; though perhaps for the good person someone would even dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of...

I ALREADY SENT IT TO YOU!

ByDr. Mark April 6, 2023 0 Comments

“La verdad te hara libre!” “…and the truth shall set you free.” (Ephesians 4:27 NASB) Have you ever been looking for a quick response to an urgent question from a person or even an organization or an institution? After being patient as you could, did you call that person or a representative of the organization or institution and inquire when you could expect a response? If you are...

WORK RELEASE

ByDr. Mark April 5, 2023 0 Comments

“All of us must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent me, for there is little time left before the night falls and all work comes to an end.” (John 9:4 The Living Bible) When we think of work release, we typically think about a leave of absence from prison, enabling a prisoner to continue in normal employment. In my time as a pastor, I have been able to pick up actual...

DEALING WITH OUR IMPERFECTIONS

ByDr. Mark April 4, 2023 0 Comments

(SUBTITLE: BEATRICE, BERT, & BELIEVERS) “You, therefore, will be perfect , as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48 Amplified Bible) Beatrice’s days of working from home sadly ended a couple of week’s ago. Where sweatpants, shorts, and saggy jeans made dressing for the workday super easy, she now has to go back to defending her self-anointed title as “The Best Dresser...

GRANDMOTHER SAID IT BEST!

ByDr. Mark April 3, 2023 0 Comments

“…and do not give the devil an opportunity.” (Ephesians 4:27 NASB) This will a real Monday Short meditation! It’s been a while, right? Let me get to it. There have been several contemporary preachers who have taken their text and announce their sermon title that is based on an old saying. I’ll share the title I am alluding to in a minute, but I’ll tell you right now,...

THE SCRIPTURES PROVEN TRUE

ByDr. Mark April 2, 2023 0 Comments

"Do what the Lord wants, and he will give you your heart's desire.” (Psalm 37:4 Contemporary English Version) I talked with a saint a few days ago, and I asked her to spontaneously tell me a theme to describe her life. This saint who I have known for a little under 50 years answered, “Giver; I’m a giver and not a taker.” I concurred with her answer, but I told her I expected her to...