Author: Dr. Mark

MEN AND WOMEN WORKING

ByDr. Mark June 20, 2026 0 Comments
“For we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.” (Acts 4:20 ESV) Jerry was called unexpectedly to the Human Resources office at his workplace. As we walked slowly to meet with the HR Manager, he tried to figure out why in the world he would be called to the office. After all, his most recent performance review showed that he exceeded expectations. And it could not be because of...

THE UNSHACKLING

ByDr. Mark June 19, 2026 0 Comments
“Shackled by a heavy burden, 'neath a load of guilt and shame; then the hand of Jesus touched me. And now I am no longer the same.” (Lyrics by Doug Oldham, 1964) There are many people in the Bible who experienced the unshackling. The explanation for their unshackling was the same, Jesus. Think about the man at the pool of Bethesda, suffering physically and undoubtedly mentally, socially and...

SIGNAL STRENGTH

ByDr. Mark June 18, 2026 2 Comments
“Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.” (I Peter 4:8 NASB) Today’s meditation is a continuation of the Sunday Share. The presenter at Salt Of The Earth's (Indianapolis) The Next Generation Service did a Teaching Emphasis that was directed at the youth and younger generations, but as with every bit of God’s word, it is...

DO YOU WANT TO BE STRONGER, SPIRITUALLY?

ByDr. Mark June 17, 2026 0 Comments
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:26 ESV) The way I would answer the question posed in the title above is as follows: is to find joy in the Lord.” Let me expound on my answer. You can find joy in the fact that the Lord is, and not only that He is, but He is your heavenly Father. Find joy in the fact that He can supply...

TRANSFORMATION

ByDr. Mark June 16, 2026 2 Comments
And do not be conformed to the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect, (Romans 12:2 NASB) At our church Sunday it was The Next Generation Day. Honestly, it was the best young people's program that I have attended in years. Young people ranging from children who are just graduating from...

THE CURRICULUM OF LIFE

ByDr. Mark June 15, 2026 2 Comments
"Life is a classroom. Only those who are willing to be lifelong learners will move to the head of the class." — Zig Ziglar This is your Monday Short meditation! In your high school and/or even in your undergraduate studies, your curriculum, the set of courses you had to take consisted of many required courses and some elective courses. You couldn’t graduate by just taking electives. You had...

PERSPECTIVE

ByDr. Mark June 14, 2026 2 Comments
Thank God that I don’t have to show you how great is our God. Hallelujah! Yet, there are some who will not darken the doors of the church today because they think they are “all that.” If you run into some of these people during the upcoming week, help them put things in perspective. If your words are not enough and your testimony is blocked by a tough heart, refer them to the passage...

WHAT’S ON YOUR CALENDAR?

ByDr. Mark June 13, 2026 0 Comments
"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." (Proverbs 16:9 NIV) On a Monday morning, working at a small table in the cafeteria, as opposed to the Sr. V.P. and General Manager’s expansive conference room connected to his large office, five of us were conducting our weekly staff meeting before employee breaks began.  All five of us had some...

SOMETHING THAT SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN

ByDr. Mark June 12, 2026 0 Comments
A faithful member of a local church was always amenable and available when a volunteer was needed to pick someone up for church. This faithful member thrived on punctuality, a trait he picked up from his parents who believed that early was on time and on time was late. One Sunday morning, not that long ago, the faithful member received a call from the pastor of his church. The pastor asked him...

MAKE ROOM!

ByDr. Mark June 11, 2026 2 Comments
“And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the...