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THE LITTLE PINK PILLOW

ByDr. Mark June 30, 2026 2 Comments

As a rerun from” It’s A Different World” came to an end, there was a closing shot of a little pink pillow with these words, “You are never too rich to be poor.” I’m not sure what the message was intended to communicate to viewers, but two scriptures registered in my mind. Let me share them with you this Tuesday morning. The first thing I thought of is found in the Beatitudes where...

THE UNRECOGNIZED, UNRELENTING, UNCONSCIOUS SELF

ByDr. Mark June 29, 2026 2 Comments

In a January 25, 2024 article published in Simply Psychology, Dr. Saul McLeod wrote, “Sigmund Freud viewed the unconscious mind as a reservoir of repressed feelings, traumatic memories, and instinctual drives that remain hidden from awareness yet exert profound influence over emotion, and decision-making. According to Freud, the majority of human behavior originates not from rational,...

HE IS WATER WHEN YOU ARE THIRSTY!

ByDr. Mark June 28, 2026 2 Comments

You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory.” (Psalm 63:1 NIV) Just as David fellowshipped with the Lord when he was in the wilderness of Judah, you too can fellowship with the Lord every day, whether you are...

LET’S DO IT AGAIN!

ByDr. Mark June 27, 2026 2 Comments

“Let's have church! Let's join the heavenly sound! There's nothing like Your presence when the praise breaks out. Let's have church! Let's tear the roof off of this house cause anything can happen when the praise breaks out. Let's have church!” (Excerpt from song by Thrive Worship) Do you remember anything special about Sunday mornings in your past? I do! Of course, I had to deliver the...

THE WATERS, THE RIVERS, AND THE FIRES OF LIFE

ByDr. Mark June 26, 2026 2 Comments

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, nor will the flame burn you. For I am the Lord your God,” (Isaiah 43:2-3a NASB) The Lord woke me up at 3:00 a.m. Wednesday night to write this meditation for you, in advance, scheduled for Friday’s publication. To be...

HOW TO LEAVE A TRUE LEGACY

ByDr. Mark June 25, 2026 2 Comments

“Hear, Israel! The Lord is our God; the Lord is one! And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. And you shall repeat them diligently to your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house, when you walk on...

Love is the Foundation for Our Interactions

ByDr. Mark June 24, 2026 2 Comments

Several years ago, a young minister had recently finished his work on his Doctor of Theology, a requirement set by his pastor that had to be fulfilled before he would ordain him. As this young minister was going through his ordination, which would make him more of a serious candidate for pastoral vacancies, a panel made up of senior pastors who were held in the highest esteem in the city of...

HURRYING

ByDr. Mark June 23, 2026 0 Comments

“But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” (I John 1:9 NLT Version) The Harvard Review, in an article published in 2025 provided some helpful information related to hurrying. As I read the article, I found that there is a technical term describing the condition of those who are constantly rushing, either because...

YOUR VERY FIRST STEPS

ByDr. Mark June 22, 2026 0 Comments

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:2-4 NIV) This is your Monday Short meditation. Hopefully it will get you stepping off in the right way and it will carry you...

BLESS THE GOOD FATHERS AND FATHER FIGURES

ByDr. Mark June 21, 2026 2 Comments

“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4 NASB) It’s Father’s Day, but instead of a conventional comment, expressing appreciation to Dads, this morning, I want to show appreciation to Dad’s, Church Leaders, and all Father Figures. Such appreciation is warranted, well-deserved. And let’s be...