Author: Dr. Mark

THE NEW THING IS COMING

ByDr. Mark September 27, 2026 2 Comments
“Do not call to mind the former things, or consider things of the past. Behold, I am going to do something new, now it will spring up; will you not be aware of it?” (Isaiah 43:18-19a) God has done some marvelous, miraculous, mighty powerful things in your life in your former days. Yes, before this day, God has delivered you, directed you, disciplined you to get you on the right track, and...

COPYCATS

ByDr. Mark September 26, 2026 2 Comments
It’ Saturday! Enoy your day! But remember that tomorrow is the Lord’s Day and the first day of the week. I’m not going to be a creative author this morning. I’m going to be a copycat and encourage you to make sure you attend church tomorrow and be an active participant in worshipping the Lord. Here is what I copied from the word of God, looking at The Message Bible. Apply the words you...

TURN ON THE LIGHT!

ByDr. Mark September 25, 2026 2 Comments
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16 English Standard Version) I have a neighborhood app on...

THE FOURTH FLOOR

ByDr. Mark September 24, 2026 0 Comments
“God answers prayers in the morning. God answers prayers at noon. God answers prayers in the evening. So keep your heart in tune.” (Traditional Children’s Christian Song, Whisper A Prayer) Most of you, when you were children, sang the song above in Sunday School or as a member of your church’s Cherub Choir. You know the words. The lyrics above were sang regularly, quite often, in days...

DEALING WITH KNOCKDOWNS IN LIFE

ByDr. Mark September 23, 2026 4 Comments
“The Lord said to Joshua, “Stand up! What are you doing down on your face? Israel has sinned; they have violated my covenant, which I commanded them to keep. They have taken some of the devoted things; they have stolen, they have lied, they have put them with their own possessions. That is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies; they turn their backs and run because they have...

THE CHILDREN

ByDr. Mark September 22, 2026 2 Comments
When her husband Elkanah went up with all his family to offer the annual sacrifice to the Lord and to fulfill his vow, Hannah did not go. She said to her husband, “After the boy is weaned, I will take him and present him before the Lord, and he will live there always.” “Do what seems best to you,” her husband Elkanah told her. “Stay here until you have weaned him; only may the Lord...

MAKE THIS QUESTION PERSONAL

ByDr. Mark September 21, 2026 2 Comments
This is your Monday Short meditation, it is not long, but it is about “How long?” In last week’s Bible Study classes, as we were going verse by verse through the first half of Hosea, 8, we came across the latter part of verse 5 where God asked His prodigal people; a people had wandered away from being faithful to Him their heavenly Father; a people who had shown disregard as evident by...

YOU CAN REALLY USE IT!

ByDr. Mark September 20, 2026 2 Comments
This morning when you attend worship service, you will hear a seron, a specific message sent by a specific messenger specifically for you. “Specifically,for you" does not just mean it is for your to hear and internalize. It is also to equip you in a way that will be useful and beneficial in your everyday living. Let me give you an example. Last Sunday. Our Pastor preached a sermon entitled,...

BEING AROUND YOUR PEOPLE

ByDr. Mark September 19, 2026 4 Comments
In 1994 I was one of the speakers at a retreat organized by a couple of highly successful professionals who worked in the tall building across the street from where I worked. I had met them at lunch one day and we talked about our Christian experiences and our churches. We also talked about the book that I had published entitled, yes you guessed it, “Committed to the Climb.” They actually...

WORTH REMEMBERING

ByDr. Mark September 18, 2026 2 Comments
“I will remember your great deeds, Lord; I will recall the wonders you did in the past.” (Psalm 77:11 Good News Translation) Tuesday, I went to an art gallery exhibition where the theme was centered around hope, Esperanza in Spanish. The walls were displayed with paintings by women who had overcome sexual assault and rape experiences. They were not color by number type paintings, but they...