Dr. Mark, Author at Mark Writes

THE SIMPLE LIFE

ByDr. Mark September 24, 2023 0 Comments

(This Sunday morning meditation is an excerpt from, Specific Messages for Specific Times, by yours truly, copyrighted in 2006. It is still relevant today.) Life seems complicated, confusing, and complex, and full of treacherous twist, trying times, and testing turns. What happened to the simple life? There is not enough time, too much to do, too much to deal with, and too many...

AN END OF THE WEEK ORIENTATION SESSION!

ByDr. Mark September 23, 2023 0 Comments

“I look up to the mountains; does my strength come from mountains? No, my strength comes from God, who made heaven, and earth, and mountains. He won’t let you stumble, your Guardian God won’t fall asleep. Not on your life! Israel’s Guardian will never doze or sleep. God’s your Guardian, right at your side to protect you—Shielding you from sunstroke, sheltering you from...

THE COACH WHO COULD NOT BE SEEN OR HEARD

ByDr. Mark September 22, 2023 0 Comments

“And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? And one of them smote the servant of the high priest...

THERE IS HOPE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

ByDr. Mark September 21, 2023 0 Comments

“Your children, the very ones that you said would be taken for plunder, I’ll bring in to enjoy the land you rejected while your corpses will be rotting in the wilderness. These children of yours will live as shepherds in the wilderness for forty years, living with the fallout of your whoring unfaithfulness until the last of your generation lies a corpse in the wilderness. You scouted out...

CAN’T MOVE FORWARD?

ByDr. Mark September 20, 2023 0 Comments

“In accordance with the number of days that you spied out the land, forty days, for every day you shall suffer the punishment for your guilt a year, that is, forty years, and you will know My opposition.” (Numbers 14:34 NASB) Let’s explain the use of the text before we unravel the answer to the question, “Can’t move forward?”. The children of Israel were on their way to a better...

THE NIGHT THAT SEEMED LIKE AN ETERNITY

ByDr. Mark September 19, 2023 0 Comments

“A male and female of each kind entered, just as God had commanded Noah. Then the Lord closed the door behind them.” (Genesis 7:16 NLT) In one of the biggest cities in the world, a family of seven lived in a two-bedroom apartment in an area where, let’s just say, an area where you would not want to be out by yourself at night. The father of the house had strict rules for his teenage...

DO YOU REALLY NEED TOILET PAPER?

ByDr. Mark September 18, 2023 0 Comments

“And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 NASB) Hold up! Hold it! Stop with the answers already! In this Monday Short meditation, I am not looking for your answer, and I am not going to attempt to answer the questions above. As a matter of fact, this is not about toilet tissue at all! It is not about toilet paper...

WHAT ABOUT YOU?

ByDr. Mark September 17, 2023 0 Comments

“Early in the morning He came back into the temple , and all the people were coming to Him. He sat down and began teaching them.” (John 8:2 Amplified Bible) I just have to ask you one question, albeit repetitively this morning. The question: “What about you?” It was early on the morning in the verse above, and we see the Lord’s special presence was in the place of...

DOWNLOADING AND UPLOADING

ByDr. Mark September 16, 2023 0 Comments

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7 New King James Version) You are probably way more technical savvy then me, so I am sure you are familiar with the terms in today’s...

SO WHAT IF YOU THINK YOU ARE OLD!

ByDr. Mark September 15, 2023 0 Comments

“Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life.” (Proverb 16:31 NLT) I had been up since 1:45 a.m., ate breakfast before 7:00 a.m., and yes, I had my coffee. As soon as I donned some joggers and a jean jacket, I headed to the store. I didn’t forget my list this time! I grabbed my cart and started going down the aisle where I could find what I was...