Dr. Mark, Author at Mark Writes

NOT JUST IN THE VICINITY

ByDr. Mark November 5, 2025 2 Comments

It’s Wednesday, the middle of the week, and I know that many of you will be going to mid-week service or Wednesday Bible Study at your church. Well, let me pass on point presented by Pastor Marcus R. King at Salt Of The Earth Church (Indianapolis, Indiana) this past Sunday. When you got to your gathering tonight, or even if it is scheduled earlier in the day or another day, don’t just be in...

THE CORRECT ANSWER TO THE QUESTION

ByDr. Mark November 4, 2025 0 Comments

It was the year,1955. Two third grade classmates were debating about whether Santa Claus was real or not. Their debate was as entertaining as the 1947 movie about the Miracle on 34th Street. As a matter of fact, one of the students tried to refer to the movie, but couldn’t remember the street, just the miracle and the content of the movie. The other student said, “Do you know what the street...

THREE WORDS

ByDr. Mark November 3, 2025 0 Comments

“Everything that is written in the Bible comes from God's Spirit. It helps us in many ways. The Bible teaches us what is true. It warns us when we are doing wrong things. It shows us what is right. It teaches us how to live good lives. As a result, people who want to serve God can know how to live properly. They will be people who are ready to do all kinds of good things.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17...

A LOVE CHALLENGE

ByDr. Mark November 2, 2025 0 Comments

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and mind and with all your soul and with all your strength .” Deuteronomy 6:5 Amplified Bible) Good morning, my friend!” I just want to give you a love challenge today, but please note that the challenge extends beyond today and continues into your future existence. Let your personal response to the challenge reflect that for you, it...

THE SUPER NANAS, THE SPINNERS, & THE SUPREME

ByDr. Mark November 1, 2025 6 Comments

Many of you know that my younger brother, now absent from the body, but at home with the Lord, he played bass for many well-known groups, including “The Spinners.” One of the group’s best-selling recordings, is titled “I’ll Be Around.” It includes these lyrics, “Whenever you call me, I’ll be there. Whenever you want me, I’ll be there. Whenever you need me, I’ll be there.”...

USE THE FILTER!

ByDr. Mark October 31, 2025 0 Comments

“What a God! His road stretches straight and smooth. Every God-direction is road-tested. Everyone who runs toward Him makes it.” (Psalm 18:30 The Message Bible) Pastor M.R. King used an analogy in Sunday School a couple of weeks ago to make a profitable point to participants in the Adult Sunday School Class. He referred to how professional painter today often use paint guns as...

PIGEON-LIKE CHRSITIANITY

ByDr. Mark October 30, 2025 2 Comments

I recently spent a week in Chicago, visiting with one of my five sons. When I entered the kitchen and looked at the refrigerator, it was like déjà vu. A quick visual audit revealed that were close to sixty magnets collected from all the countries that my son and his wife had visited in recent years. Of course, there were also pictures of their two boys and some of their school work affixed...

GOD IS NOT A BENCHWARMER

ByDr. Mark October 29, 2025 0 Comments

“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.” (Psalm 34:17 New King James Version) At all levels you will see something entertaining at basketball games. I’m not talking about what happens between the lines, but I am talking about something that happens off the court, on the sidelines. No, I’m not talking about the enthusiasm of the crowds...

IT’S KIND OF A BIG DEAL!

ByDr. Mark October 28, 2025 3 Comments

“Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.” (Proverbs 11:17 NIV) I’m just getting back in town, but not a day has gone by where I have not remembered to write a meditation, just for you. Today, I might write just a little, but what I’m about to pen, it’s kind of a big deal. A big deal? Yes! Let’s focus on being kind to each other this week....

FAMILY LIVING COURSE OMISSION

ByDr. Mark October 27, 2025 0 Comments

This is your Monday Short meditation. Back in the 1960’s I had to take a couple of elective courses in high school. I didn’t choose ROTC, even though that would have solved my wardrobe deficiency issue, I did not take Home Economics, in spite of the fact there would be some delicious free meals cooked in class that would have helped offset my joy of eating, as well as subsidizing my meager...