Author: Dr. Mark

WHAT’S IT WORTH NOW?

ByDr. Mark October 26, 2020 0 Comments
“God’s Word is better than a diamond, better than a diamond set between emeralds.  You’ll like it better than strawberries in spring, better than red, ripe strawberries.” (Psalm 19:10 MSG) On my first job at a local affiliate of a national TV network, I made $70 an hour in 1967.  How does that translate in today’s dollars?  What is it worth now?  The Inflation...

LET’S DO THIS!

ByDr. Mark October 25, 2020 0 Comments
“O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.” (Psalm 96.1 KJV) The saying on the packet of Splenda spoke to me this morning.  As I set it by the cup while I prepared my much needed coffee, my eyes kept looking back at the packet that had the words above embossed on it, “Let’s do this!”  Now it did not define “This,” but I took it to mean worship...

ARE SUNDAY MESSAGES MONOLOGUES?

ByDr. Mark October 24, 2020 0 Comments
“Hear ye the word which the Lord speaketh unto you...” (Jeremiah 10:13a KJV) A monologue is a speech presented by a single person in many types of forums.  Regardless of the forum, the attention span during the monologue depends to a degree on the effectiveness of the speaker in expressing their thoughts and enticing ears to hear.  In academia, a monologue is better known as a...

RAIN FILLED DAYS

ByDr. Mark October 22, 2020 1 Comment
“Awake now, he told the wind to pipe down and said to the sea, “Quiet! Settle down!” The wind ran out of breath; the sea became smooth as glass.” (Mark 4:39 7 MSG) On a Tuesday night in October, even through the opaque curtains on my bedroom windows, I saw the lightning flashing.  And over the volume of the noisy broadcast of a televised World Series game, I heard the thunder...

YOU SAID YOU WERE…

ByDr. Mark October 21, 2020 1 Comment
“When you tell God you’ll do something, do it—now.  God takes no pleasure in foolish gabble. Vow it, then do it.  Far better not to vow in the first place than to vow and not pay up.” (Ecclesiastes 5:4-7 MSG) Monday, as the clock approached noon, I went into the bedroom where Mrs. King was almost done dressing for an online aerobics class.  Taking a break from “my shift” that...

A RECOMMENDED ONE STEP PROGRAM

ByDr. Mark October 20, 2020 0 Comments
“Jesus said to her, ’Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more.’” (John 8:11 MEV) Over the last few days, the daily meditations have been long.  So today I’m going to keep it somewhat short.  I’m for real this time!  Now you can help me by looking at the verse above in context.  Read John 8:3-11 again when you have more time today.  You probably have heard...

SATURDAY NIGHT I HAD A DREAM

ByDr. Mark October 19, 2020 0 Comments
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (I John 1:9 NASB) Saturday night I had a dream.  “A dream you say,” was your initial thought, and you knowing that I am a preacher with a name that includes the initials “MLK”, perhaps you quickly speculated without going any further by the title of this...

IT’S THERE, BUT YOU HAVE TO USE IT (PART II)!

ByDr. Mark October 18, 2020 0 Comments
“Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was going to God, rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself.  After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.” (John 13:3-5 NKJV) Your eyes did not deceive...

IT’S THERE, BUT YOU HAVE TO USE IT!

ByDr. Mark October 17, 2020 0 Comments
“You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God.  You're blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him.” (Psalm 119:1-2 MSG) It was a fixture in our house during the 60’s; a gas stove that sat in our small kitchen table.  This stove was a multi-functional, multi-purpose fixture in our house that was used for a variety of...

YOU CAN’T DO THAT!

ByDr. Mark October 16, 2020 0 Comments
“Listen then to what the parable of the sower means:  When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart.  This is the seed sown along the path.  The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.  But since they have no root, they last only a...