Dr. Mark, Author at Mark Writes

WERE YOU LISTENING AND RETAINING?

ByDr. Mark July 29, 2024 0 Comments

“He who has ears to hear, let him hear and heed My words.” (Matthew 11:15 The Amplified Version) I was walking from the parking lot to the store when a young man was heading my direction, his lips moving as he were talking to me. He was far enough at first that I could not hear him. I only thought he was speaking to me. I was wrong! As he got closer, it became apparent that he was reciting...

NOW I SEE! THE WORST WAS ACTUALLY THE BEST!

ByDr. Mark July 28, 2024 0 Comments

“… but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive. (Genesis 50:b) NASB 1995 Version) It’s been 13 years since I headed up the Human Resources Department at a major corporation’s mid-west distribution center. Reluctantly, I had to retire because of an inner ear condition. For years I was haunted by that decision and thought that...

LAYERING…ADDING ON

ByDr. Mark July 27, 2024 0 Comments

“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience;bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so must you do also. In addition to all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Timothy 2:1...

WHAT HE SAID

ByDr. Mark July 26, 2024 0 Comments

“We know that we have passed out of death into Life, because we love the brothers and sisters. He who does not love remains in death.” (I John 3:14 The Amplified Bible) Tuesday morning, just a few days after I had preached on the subject, “Move The Love Needle,” I was going through a photo album put together by some of my relatives who recognize the value of preserving our family...

DID YOU TAKE YOUR MEDICINE TODAY?

ByDr. Mark July 25, 2024 0 Comments

“The Bible is like medicine. It goes to work only when we apply it to the affected areas. (NIV Study Bible Below the Line Comment) Each morning, for my physical well-being, I take five different medicines. I don’t have one of those daily medicine containers, but I do have my own system to ensure that I don’t miss taking my prescribed dosages or take them twice. This is what I do. I set...

DO YOU NEED TO BE ASKED THE SAME THING?

ByDr. Mark July 24, 2024 0 Comments

“Then he came there to a cave and spent the night there; and behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and He said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” And he said, “I have been very zealous for the Lord, the God of armies; for the sons of Israel have abandoned Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. And I alone am left; and they have...

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

ByDr. Mark July 23, 2024 0 Comments

“And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.” (Matthew 9:35 King James Version) In business real estate, location is of great importance in determining where a company will base its operation. In religion, true religion, location is of great importance...

THIS IS THE MORNING MINDSET YOU SHOULD HAVE!

ByDr. Mark July 22, 2024 0 Comments

“I, Paul, am on special assignment for Christ, carrying out God’s plan laid out in the Message of Life by Jesus. I write this to you, Timothy, the son I love so much. All the best from our God and Christ be yours! Every time I say your name in prayer—which is practically all the time—I thank God for you, the God I worship with my whole life in the tradition of my ancestors. I miss you a...

GRANDPARENTS

ByDr. Mark July 21, 2024 0 Comments

“Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.” (Proverbs 17:6 New International Version) A ten-year old granddaughter shared with her grandfather that she had figured out why grandparents give their children money. I won’t quote it verbatim, but paraphrasing, this is what she said in so many words, “Grandparents give a lot of money to their...

I LOVE IT WHEN YOU CALL ME BIG…

ByDr. Mark July 20, 2024 0 Comments

“First of all, I ask that you pray for all people. Ask God to bless them and give them what they need. And give thanks.” Timothy 2:1 English Standard Version) I’ll complete the sentence in the title above in a minute, but first the backstory. First, I have a T-Shirt that I got as a Christmas present when working at my last secular world job a few years ago. There is a picture of Santa...