Author: Dr. Mark

PASSING THE BATON

ByDr. Mark March 10, 2021 0 Comments
“And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.” (Titus 2:7 NLT) My fourth oldest son was a four-year letterman in track during his college days.  So knowing I wanted to speak intelligently and accurately on passing the baton, I asked him to help me understand some key things...

“WERE YOU COOKING THE HOT DOG OR THE PAN?”

ByDr. Mark March 9, 2021 0 Comments
“Now Laban had two daughters; the name of the older was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel had a lovely figure and was beautiful. Jacob was in love with Rachel and said, “I’ll work for you seven years in return for your younger daughter Rachel.”  Laban said, “It’s better that I give her to you than to some other man. Stay here with...

ARE YOU CARRYING OLD BAGGAGE?

ByDr. Mark March 8, 2021 0 Comments
 “No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead…” (Philippians 3:13 NLT) Do you remember Wilson’s Leather Shop?  I have an overnight bag from that shop, gifted to me years ago.  I’m tell you that bag has traveled to Boston, Providence, Chicago, Los Angeles, Denver, Atlanta,...

TAKE IT A STEP FURTHER

ByDr. Mark March 7, 2021 0 Comments
“Another day, a man stopped Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?” Jesus said, “Why do you question me about what’s good? God is the One who is good. If you want to enter the life of God, just do what he tells you.”  The man asked, “What in particular?” Jesus said, “Don’t murder, don’t commit adultery, don’t steal, don’t lie, honor...

WHEN PITTER-PATTER FEET TURN TO POUNDING FEET

ByDr. Mark March 6, 2021 0 Comments
“Do for others just what you want them to do for you.” (Luke 6:31 GNT) My morning shower is done.  I’m finished putting lotion on my arms and feet.  I wash my hands and grab a paper towel to dry them.  You know what?  I just thought of something.  When I was a kid, we had no paper towels in my house.  You used a dry a rough washcloth ready for retirement or you shook your hands...

THIRSTY TIMES

ByDr. Mark March 5, 2021 0 Comments
“As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants for You, O God.  My soul (my life, my inner self) thirsts for God, for the living God.  When will I come and see the face of God?”  (Psalm 42:1-2 AMP) There were times as children when we were walking home from playing baseball at a local park and we were as thirsty as could be.  The park had a water fountain, one of the...

KINGDOM BUILDING

ByDr. Mark March 4, 2021 0 Comments
“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (I Corinthians 10:31 NKJV)  I remember senior students coming in for job interviews at a local university in past years, pre-pandemic of course.  I was usually assigned a booth at a large conference room in the Student Center.  Individuals would walk around, picking up literature and...

WHAT HAPPENED TO MY SEASON TO BE BLESSED?

ByDr. Mark March 3, 2021 0 Comments
“Moses spoke to the people: “Don’t be afraid. Stand firm and watch God do his work of salvation for you today. Take a good look at the Egyptians today for you’re never going to see them again. God will fight the battle for you.  And you? You keep your mouths shut!” God said to Moses: “Why cry out to me? Speak to the Israelites. Order them to get moving. Hold your staff high and...

DRY CEREAL SNACKS, RAMEN NOODLES & BREAKFAST DINNERS

ByDr. Mark March 2, 2021 0 Comments
“Not that I speak from want; for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.” (Philippians 4:11 NASB) Some of you can think back to the days of college where you were put into an environment where you had to fend for yourself when it came to meals.  If you did not have a graciously, parent provided, big supplement of money, you could not eat in the school cafeteria...

AN AFRICAN GREY COMMUNICATION EXERCISE

ByDr. Mark March 1, 2021 0 Comments
“Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord.”  (Psalm 119:1 NLT) Let’s begin this week by exercising our spiritual consciousness with what we will call “An African Grey Communication Exercise.”  How did I get this title?  Well, according to “The Spruce Pets,” African Greys are perhaps the most celebrated of talking parrots, known for their extensive...