Author: Dr. Mark

IT IS A MATTER OF ORDER

ByDr. Mark November 16, 2020 0 Comments
“Let all things be done decently and in order.” (I Corinthians 14:40 KJV) My father took the words of Paul in the opening verse and looked at them from a topical or proverbial perspective, outside of the realm of worship.  Let me share with you why I made this statement.  You see, at a time when we had no car or the car wouldn’t run, we were not permitted to stay home on Sunday...

FACE TO FACE

ByDr. Mark November 15, 2020 0 Comments
“Though I have many things to write to you, I do not want to do so with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you and speak face to face, so that your joy may be made complete.” (2 John 1:12 NASB) There is a faithful young lady in our church who wears many hats; call them “church hats” if you will.  Since the pandemic, she’s been our featured soloist or lead singer more than any other...

THE PERSON YOU ARE CALLING…

ByDr. Mark November 14, 2020 0 Comments
“Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear.” (Isaiah 65:24 NIV) The phone rings repeatedly, but it is not answer by the person you are calling.  After a programmed limit of rings, often greater than your patience, you hear the following message: “The person who you are calling has a voicemail box that has not been set up.  Please try back again.”...

TO DO IS TO LEARN

ByDr. Mark November 13, 2020 0 Comments
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15 NIV) The large font of the first that you noticed in the opening verse was not a mistake.  I did it intentionally and if you were interrupted immediately after reading the title and you got no further than the first word...

WHEN A SANDWICH WAS A SAMICH!

ByDr. Mark November 12, 2020 0 Comments
“Love is patient, love is kind.” (I Corinthians 13:4a NIV) As a five year old I lived on 27th Street, a few houses down from Pat and William.  Pat and I were the same age.  Her brother was a couple of years older.  After moving right before being enrolled in kindergarten, I did not see Pat or William until we found ourselves attending the same high school.  William was a...

OH NOW WE ARE THINKING ABOUT GIFTS!

ByDr. Mark November 11, 2020 0 Comments
“There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all.  There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord.  God works in different ways, but it is the same God who does the work in all of us.  A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.” (I Corinthians 12:4-7 NLT) As we approach the holiday season, many people...

A REMINDER AND/OR A TEACHING

ByDr. Mark November 10, 2020 0 Comments
“Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them and have been established in the truth which is present with you.” (Philippians 4:11a NKJV) The Apostle Peter focused on reminding believers in his time of things that he had taught them or things that were taught by the Apostle Paul.  It’s like he knew, even lacking formal education in...

JIMMY’S PLACE

ByDr. Mark November 9, 2020 0 Comments
And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 NLT) Whether it was because of economic necessity, the absence of nearby places to shop, or frugality, Jimmy’s Place was the place to go.  Jimmy’s Place was a combination junk shop and shoe shine shop located on the eastside of...

A QUICK CHECKLIST

ByDr. Mark November 8, 2020 0 Comments
“I will bless the Lord at all times...” (Psalm 34:1a NASB) Can I have a word with you before you head off to worship?  Thank you for shaking your head in the affirmative, granting me your permission! In your lifetime you have made promises and vows.  You have expressed words that indicated certainty as it related to being committed to a relationship.  You have given your word,...

TAKE ME BACK

ByDr. Mark November 7, 2020 2 Comments
“But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.  Therefore, remember from where you have fallen, and repent, and do the deeds you did at first...” (Revelation 2:4-5a NASB) I’ll tell you upfront.  If the second paragraph is not applicable to you, pass it on to people you know who can benefit from what is written in that part of today’s meditation.  Wait! ...