Author: Dr. Mark

EMULATING VS. IMITATING

ByDr. Mark March 12, 2023 0 Comments
“And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes to follow Me , he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me .” (Luke 9:23 The Message Bible) It seems like I often follow a long meditation with a short one on purpose.  However, I assure you that is not the case.  I just write what the Lord puts on my heart. Today my mission is to relay this relevant,...

PROFOUND WORDS

ByDr. Mark March 11, 2023 0 Comments
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1 NLT) Whenever God speaks, whenever the Son of God, Jesus, speaks, and whenever the Holy Spirit speaks to your heart, you unquestionably hear some profound words.  You agree with me, don’t you?  And many times, God’s own on this earth speak some profound words.  Yesterday was one of those times. I received a...

CHECKING ALL THE BOXES

ByDr. Mark March 10, 2023 0 Comments
“You must be born again.” (John 3:7b NLT) Tuesday night on the way from tutoring elementary students at out church, I turned the car radio to a nationwide, syndicated, popular radio show called “The Eliott Show.”  Aside from playing Top 40 songs, this talented young host engages in conversations about a variety of topics, including relationships.  Now don’t downplay this as not being...

THE GROWTH OF THE ORGANISM

ByDr. Mark March 9, 2023 0 Comments
“And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and people.” (Luke 2:52 NASB) Three days ago the meditation focused on the growth of the organism referred to as the local church.  Yes, the church is an organism, consisting of many members with Christ as the Head.  Today, let’s focus on the many members, which includes you, that make up this organism.  You are not...

DON’T CHANGE THE CHANNEL!

ByDr. Mark March 8, 2023 0 Comments
“Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “Speak to all the congregation of the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.” (Leviticus 19:1-2 NASB) Like you, hopefully, I still remember what God’s messenger preached on last Sunday.  Yesterday, I referenced the title of the message that the Lord sent through my oldest son this past Sunday, “The...

IT’S THE WRONG COLOR!

ByDr. Mark March 7, 2023 0 Comments
“Above all, gratitude is a tool God has given us to fight the more of destruction.  Gratitude gets our hearts right with God and aligns our thoughts with His will.  It makes us remember and breathes life into the things that lead us to our God-given purpose.” (Lori Shumaker Quote) All the other children in this certain fourth grade class had their own iPads.  Only one little girl, Ida,...

THE GROWING CHURCH

ByDr. Mark March 6, 2023 0 Comments
“And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.  Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to follow all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20 NASB) How do believers grow...

THERE SHOULD BE NO “IF” ABOUT IT

ByDr. Mark March 5, 2023 0 Comments
“For where two or three are gathered in My name , I am there among them.” (Matthew 18:20 Amplified Bible) If you have ever turned on your TV to watch the early news on Sunday mornings to see the weather forecast, you probably recall the weather broadcaster describing how you should dress if you are planning on any activities for the day.  Emphasis is put on downtown happenings, sporting...

SATURDAY WISDOM FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP

ByDr. Mark March 4, 2023 0 Comments
“God’s word is alive and powerful! It is sharper than any double-edged sword. His word can cut through our spirits and souls and through our joints and marrow, until it discovers the desires and thoughts of our hearts.” (Contemporary English Version) Picture a basketball player who takes the last shot as time is expiring in a critical game.  See this player being fouled hard as she/he...

COMMITTED TO THE CLIMB

ByDr. Mark March 3, 2023 0 Comments
Some time later God tested Abraham.  He said to him, “Abraham!”  “Here I am,” he replied.  Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah.  Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.”  Early the next morning Abraham got up and loaded his donkey.  He took with him two of his servants and his son...