Dr. Mark, Author at Mark Writes

THE LORD WILL PROVIDE FOR YOU TOO!

ByDr. Mark June 28, 2025 0 Comments

“Then they came to the place of which God had told him; and Abraham built the altar there and arranged the wood and bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. And Abraham reached out with his hand and took the knife to slaughter his son. But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said,...

I GOT A GUY!

ByDr. Mark June 27, 2025 1 Comment

“Inside the city, near the Sheep Gate, was the pool of Bethesda, with five covered porches. Crowds of sick people—blind, lame, or paralyzed—lay on the porches. One of the men lying there had been sick for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him and knew he had been ill for a long time, he asked him, “Would you like to get well?” “I can’t, sir,” the sick man said, “for I have no...

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

ByDr. Mark June 26, 2025 2 Comments

“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the multifaceted grace of God.” (I Peter 4:10 NASB) A person who, judging by my eyes, was definitely a retiree, probably between the ages of 65-70 years, old approached me in the grocery store. She says, “Sir.” I’m thinking, “How old do I look?” Smile! But I respond, “Hello!" I...

THE GOAL

ByDr. Mark June 25, 2025 0 Comments

“Brothers and sisters, I know that I still have a long way to go. But there is one thing I do: I forget what is in the past and try as hard as I can to reach the goal before me.” (Philippians 3:13 Easy-to-Read Version) You set a goal to be better at the beginning of the week. I say that with confidence because I am sure that all worshippers do just that after being in the special presence of...

POSSIBLE VERSUS IMPOSSIBLE

ByDr. Mark June 24, 2025 4 Comments

“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13 NASB) While sitting in a metal chair, waiting for a takeout order at a restaurant that I had never stopped at before, I looked at all the décor on the wall. There were pictures of customers, product promotional posters, and a plethora of philosophical signs. One of the many signs said, “The difference between...

CHRISTIAN ETHICS

ByDr. Mark June 23, 2025 0 Comments

“Whatever you do, whether in speech or action, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus and give thanks to God the Father through him.” (Colossians 3:17 Common English Bible) This Monday, instead of reading a Monday Short, how about taking a short quiz that we can relate to Christian Ethics. I adapted it from an ethics quiz developed by Dr. Bruce Weinstein in 2011. Are you ready! I’m sure...

STAY TO THE FINISH

ByDr. Mark June 22, 2025 2 Comments

“When I discovered your words, I devoured them. They are my joy and my heart’s delight,for I bear your name, O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies.” (Jeremiah 15:16 NLT) If you know anyone who tunes in to “attend church” virtually, ask them, “How long do you listen to the service?” Before they can answer, especially if they are obviously stalling around hoping to come up with an...

IT’S TIME TO TAKE A KNEE…AGAIN!

ByDr. Mark June 21, 2025 3 Comments

“The vice-regents and governors conspired together and then went to the king and said, “King Darius, live forever! We’ve convened your vice-regents, governors, and all your leading officials, and have agreed that the king should issue the following decree: For the next thirty days no one is to pray to any god or mortal except you, O king. Anyone who disobeys will be thrown into the...

CASTING YOUR CARES ON THE LORD: TIMELESS ADVICE

ByDr. Mark June 20, 2025 6 Comments

“Cast your burden on the Lord and He will sustain and uphold you. He will never allow the righteous to be shaken (slip, fall, fail).” (Psalm 55:22 The Amplified Bible) When, not if, you find yourself caught in a perfect storm of life, you need to cast your cares on the Lord. As you can tell from the opening, Old Testament Scripture and the closing New Testament scripture, casting your...

DON’T LET ROUTINE RUIN YOUR DAY

ByDr. Mark June 19, 2025 2 Comments

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.” (Colossians 3:23 Good News Translation) Sometimes our days seem like replays of previous days. We find ourselves habitually doing the same things, day end and day out. At times this can become pretty jolting, as one’s routine robs him or her of their desired, joyful disposition....