Dr. Mark, Author at Mark Writes

DOES LIFE LEAD TO TRUTH?

ByDr. Mark March 20, 2021 0 Comments

“Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6 NLT) I was drinking coffee and watching a news broadcast when a message, written in white on a black background came across the screen. It was a quote of something published in a major city newspaper, “Life Needs Truth.” The ad immediately caught my...

THE BOY WHO HAD TO HAVE ALL THREE

ByDr. Mark March 19, 2021 0 Comments

“After He was baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove and settling on Him, and behold, a voice from the heavens said, “This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:16-17 NASB) Staying at his auntie’s house, it was time for a little boy to go to sleep. His aunt...

YOUR PICTURE FRAME

ByDr. Mark March 18, 2021 0 Comments

“A cheerful look brings joy to the heart…” (Proverbs 15:30a) I have a collection of books of famous writers sitting on my bookshelf. One of them is a 645-page publication of the works of Robert Lewis Stevenson, including the classic, Treasure Island. However, the book starts out with several poems, one which is entitled “Minnie.” This is where I stumbled upon the...

SECOND CHANCES!

ByDr. Mark March 17, 2021 0 Comments

“One day long ago, God’s Word came to Jonah, Amittai’s son: “Up on your feet and on your way to the big city of Nineveh! Preach to them. They’re in a bad way and I can’t ignore it any longer.” But Jonah got up and went the other direction to Tarshish, running away from God. He went down to the port of Joppa and found a ship headed for Tarshish. He paid the fare and went on...

CAN GOD’S MIND BE CHANGED? (PART 2)

ByDr. Mark March 16, 2021 0 Comments

“Then the Lord said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is so great and their sin so grievous that I will go down and see if what they have done is as bad as the outcry that has reached me. If not, I will know.” The men turned away and went toward Sodom, but Abraham remained standing before the Lord. Then Abraham approached him and said: “Will you sweep away the righteous...

CAN GOD’S MIND BE CHANGED? (PART I)

ByDr. Mark March 15, 2021 0 Comments

“At that time, Hezekiah got sick. He was about to die. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz visited him and said, “God says, ‘Prepare your affairs and your family. This is it: You’re going to die. You’re not going to get well.’” Hezekiah turned away from Isaiah and, facing the wall, prayed to God: “God, please, I beg you: Remember how I’ve lived my life. I’ve lived faithfully in...

POTS, PANS, AND PRETTY THINGS

ByDr. Mark March 14, 2021 0 Comments

“All who claim me as their God will come, for I have made them for my glory; I created them.” (Isaiah 43:7 TLB) Leaving the house on a Saturday morning to experience some much desired fresh air, escape the shut-in doldrums, and to exercise by walking, we decide to stop at a strip mall and go to some of our favorite stores. I park several feet from the store to ensure we added to our...

BUT IT DOES NOT WORK THAT WAY IN YOUR NEW LIFE

ByDr. Mark March 13, 2021 0 Comments

“Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” (Joshua 1:8 NLT) A couple of years ago I had a one-on-one meeting after class with one of my students. He was doing C+ level work on his exams, but I perceived he had the potential to perform at a higher...

45 INVITATIONS

ByDr. Mark March 12, 2021 0 Comments

“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28 NASB) At our Bible Study classes this week, participants were asked to respond to the following statement, “The Lord invites us up on more than one occasion.” The correct response was, “True.” But this was not a True or False quiz. Also, the statement was not indicative of how...

THINGS YOU CAN BELIEVE

ByDr. Mark March 11, 2021 0 Comments

“And they answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household .” (Acts 16:31 AMP) Unless you don’t mind wrinkles in your clothes, don’t believe all the tags on your garments that say, “Wash and Wear” or “Never Needs Ironing.” That skillet that was advertised with a promise that it will never leave burn marks, don’t believe it. All...