Author: Dr. Mark

AN ACQUIRED TASTE

ByDr. Mark April 12, 2026 0 Comments
“How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Psalm 119:103) There are certain foods that are not appealing to us on an individual basis, all because we don’t view them as something we would enjoy. To be more open to eating these foods, a lot of factors are involved, including time, sometimes coerced boldness, and overcoming our normal aversion to such...

EARLY SHOUT OUTS!

ByDr. Mark April 11, 2026 2 Comments
“She is a woman of strength and dignity and has no fear of old age. When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule for everything she says. She watches carefully all that goes on throughout her household and is never lazy. Her children stand and bless her; so does her husband. He praises her with these words: 'There are many fine women in the world, but you are the best of...

NO HIDING PLACE

ByDr. Mark April 10, 2026 2 Comments
“The Woman said to the serpent, “Not at all. We can eat from the trees in the garden. It’s only about the tree in the middle of the garden that God said, ‘Don’t eat from it; don’t even touch it or you’ll die.’ The serpent told the Woman, “You won’t die. God knows that the moment you eat from that tree, you’ll see what’s really going on. You’ll be just like God, knowing...

EARLY SUNDAY MORNING

ByDr. Mark April 9, 2026 2 Comments
“But when this perishable will have put on the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, “Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law;but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus...

BUT GOD? BUT YOU!

ByDr. Mark April 8, 2026 0 Comments
“So, the wall was finished on the twenty-fifth of Elul, in fifty-two days.” (Nehemiah 6:15) If you belong to the church, the body of Christ, this meditation is specifically for you! Listen! We like to mention Bible truths that indicate, “But God” from a positive and pacifying perspective. You know I am right about it! Don’t you remember saying, “But God is on our side!” Perhaps...

THROWBACKS

ByDr. Mark April 7, 2026 2 Comments
Look around you! You will see people wearing throwback styles, throwback shoes, throwback jerseys of stars in the past. Notice how many people are wearing throwback hairstyles and wide-brim glasses because it is the latest trend and fashion. You will hear throwback songs on the radio, or segments of old songs mixed into new tunes sang by present day artists. Look closely! Observe! You will...

WHAT DID YOU DO WITH YOURS?

ByDr. Mark April 6, 2026 2 Comments
“He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.” Luke 19:40 ESV) This is your Monday Short meditation. For real, this week! Every year, Sis. M. brings palm branches for everyone who attends worship service on Palm Sunday. This year was no exception. Sunday, I put mine in the backseat of my car. Friday, I noticed that it was still there. As I looked at it,...

A REVIEW, A REVISITING, A REMINDER, OR A REAL REVELATION!

ByDr. Mark April 5, 2026 0 Comments
May you be blessed on this special day, a day that sparks reassurance for believers, saved by grace through faith! It is Resurrection Day, or as some of you refer to as Easter. Hopefully, if you use the latter term, it has a holy significance and not just another holiday significance. Hopefully, you focus on the devoted Lamb and not just the delicious ham you will eat later. I had thought about...

DRIVER’S EDUCATION

ByDr. Mark April 4, 2026 2 Comments
“Proverbs will teach you wisdom and self-control and how to understand sayings with deep meanings. You will learn what is right and honest and fair. From these, an ordinary person can learn to be smart, and young people can gain knowledge and good sense. If you are already wise, you will become even wiser. And if you are smart, you will learn to understand.” (Proverbs 1:2-5 Contemporary...

I SHALL NOT BE MOVED

ByDr. Mark April 3, 2026 0 Comments
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.  But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.  They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season.  Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.   (Psalm 1:1-3 NLT) I don’t know how universal the game...