Author: Dr. Mark

“OH MY LAWD, LAWD, LAWD!”

ByDr. Mark May 5, 2021 0 Comments
“This is what the Lord says to you: Don’t be afraid or discouraged by this great army because the battle isn’t yours. It belongs to God!” (2 Chronicles 20:15b CEB) I hope Denzel does not get upset with me using the song from the movie “Glory,” but it helps me describe how I felt at the end of the day Monday and as I looked at my living room and dining room.  If you know me,...

THE UNPLANNED, THE UNEXPECTED, & THE UNAVOIDABLE

ByDr. Mark May 4, 2021 0 Comments
“But about that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.” (Matthew 24:36 NASB) Today’s opening verse is one of elation, evoking joyful vibes for those who can declare “I’m saved!” Because if you are saved, it will not matter when the Lord Jesus returns for His bride, the church, you are ready! Jesus words, spoken by the Savior...

A TIME WHEN RESTRICTIONS ARE NOT REGARDED

ByDr. Mark May 3, 2021 0 Comments
“Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. And there was a man called by the name of Zaccheus; he was a chief tax collector and he was rich. Zaccheus was trying to see who Jesus was, and he was unable due to the crowd, because he was short in stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up a sycamore tree in order to see Him, because He was about to pass through that way. And when...

WOULD YOU PREFER A THREE-DAY OR A TWO-DAY WEEKEND?

ByDr. Mark May 2, 2021 0 Comments
“On the first day of the week, we gathered with the local believers...” (Acts 20:7a NLT) According to my research, the two-day weekend is a modern-day phenomenon, considering it started being an employee benefit in the middle of the 19th century.  Some individuals today, persons who work modified or optional schedules without sacrificing the total of hours work, may get a three-day...

WHY ARE THERE SO MANY SICK PEOPLE?

ByDr. Mark April 30, 2021 0 Comments
“Are there no healing ointments in Gilead? Isn’t there a doctor in the house?So why can’t something be done to heal and save my dear, dear people?” (Jeremiah 8:22 MSG) In the mid-80’s I traveled with my pastor at the time, early in my ministry, and we attended a service in Chicago.  My pastor was the guest speaker.  The Order of Service was very long for an afternoon service,...

WHIPPINGS THAT LEAD TO WINNING

ByDr. Mark April 29, 2021 0 Comments
“For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights. Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold.” (Proverbs 3:12-14 NLT) It did not matter how tall you were, how strong you were, or how smart you were – which was evidently not smart enough...

TREND LINES

ByDr. Mark April 28, 2021 0 Comments
“You, therefore, will be perfect  , as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48 Amplified Bible) Trend lines are used by technical analysts, trading security specialists, and thinkers who track something mathematically to determine a general direction that which is taking place.  I’m sure you have seen trend lines being used to track the inclines and declines of the pandemic...

YOU HAVE OPTIONS

ByDr. Mark April 27, 2021 0 Comments
“He who has ears  , let him hear and heed My words.” (Matthew 12:9 AMP) When you see that someone is sending you a word from the Lord you have options. You can hear it, but change nothing with your behavior or your thoughts.  Whether sent electronically or you hear it verbally, you can block it.  However, the best option is to receive it and respond to it.  God had a...

IS THIS A POEM OR IS IT PERSONAL?

ByDr. Mark April 26, 2021 0 Comments
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV) Mercifully and patiently He waited for me. To come to my  senses, as He would want it to be! He truly looked past my faults, my failures, and He showed me such favor. He is not like anyone I know, for they would have...

REPLACING MARY ELLEN

ByDr. Mark April 25, 2021 0 Comments
“…let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us...” (Hebrews 12:1b KJV) Mary Ellen was the film and tape editor at a local TV Station.  Her primary role, an important one to say the least, was to edit all the films and video tapes that were shown on air.  Mary Ellen was responsible for cutting out things that were not suitable for what we call a PG...