HOLY WEEKEND BOOKENDS

ByDr. Mark April 7, 2023 0 Comments
“For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.  For one will hardly die for a righteous person; though perhaps for the good person someone would even dare to die.  But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.  Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of...

I ALREADY SENT IT TO YOU!

ByDr. Mark April 6, 2023 0 Comments
“La verdad te hara libre!” “…and the truth shall set you free.” (Ephesians 4:27 NASB) Have you ever been looking for a quick response to an urgent question from a person or even an organization or an institution?  After being patient as you could, did you call that person or a representative of the organization or institution and inquire when you could expect a response?  If you are...

WORK RELEASE

ByDr. Mark April 5, 2023 0 Comments
“All of us must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent me, for there is little time left before the night falls and all work comes to an end.” (John 9:4 The Living Bible) When we think of work release, we typically think about a leave of absence from prison, enabling a prisoner to continue in normal employment.  In my time as a pastor, I have been able to pick up actual...

DEALING WITH OUR IMPERFECTIONS

ByDr. Mark April 4, 2023 0 Comments
(SUBTITLE: BEATRICE, BERT, & BELIEVERS) “You, therefore, will be perfect , as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48 Amplified Bible) Beatrice’s days of working from home sadly ended a couple of week’s ago.  Where sweatpants, shorts, and saggy jeans made dressing for the workday super easy, she now has to go back to defending her self-anointed title as “The Best Dresser...

GRANDMOTHER SAID IT BEST!

ByDr. Mark April 3, 2023 0 Comments
“…and do not give the devil an opportunity.” (Ephesians 4:27 NASB) This will a real Monday Short meditation!  It’s been a while, right?  Let me get to it.  There have been several contemporary preachers who have taken their text and announce their sermon title that is based on an old saying.  I’ll share the title I am alluding to in a minute, but I’ll tell you right now,...

THE SCRIPTURES PROVEN TRUE

ByDr. Mark April 2, 2023 0 Comments
"Do what the Lord wants, and he will give you your heart's desire.” (Psalm 37:4 Contemporary English Version) I talked with a saint a few days ago, and I asked her to spontaneously tell me a theme to describe her life.  This saint who I have known for a little under 50 years answered, “Giver; I’m a giver and not a taker.”  I concurred with her answer, but I told her I expected her to...

SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE BELOW

ByDr. Mark April 1, 2023 0 Comments
“I can do nothing on my own initiative or authority.  Just as I hear, I judge; and My judgment is just (fair, righteous, unbiased), because I do not seek My own will, but only the will of Him who sent Me.  “If I alone testify about Myself, My testimony is not valid.  There is another who testifies about Me, and I know that His testimony on My behalf is true and valid.  You have sent ...

NOT TODAY!

ByDr. Mark March 31, 2023 0 Comments
There are many times, for different reasons, we just throw something on, referring to how we dress.  We don’t try to match, make no effort to coordinate, and minimize concerns about who we might run into.  We just throw something on!  Honestly, many of us picked up habits during the pandemic, and we adopted a nonchalant attitude relating to what we wear.  We just throw something on. Oh I...

A FRANCHISE WITH YOUR NAME ON IT

ByDr. Mark March 30, 2023 0 Comments
"Sometimes up, sometimes down, sometimes leveled to the ground, but I’m going to see the King.” (Old Spiritual Lyrics) When it comes to movies franchises, there are many of which we are familiar.  How about the “Rocky” movies, the “Jurassic Park” movies, the “Fast and the Furious Movies,” “The Godfather,” “Spiderman,” and “Superman” franchises?  That’s just a few...

KEEP PRAYING

ByDr. Mark March 29, 2023 0 Comments
"Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up." – (Luke 18:1 NIV) Many times, we are driven to prayer by the happenings, especially unexpected, unwanted, and undesirable happenings, and untimely, shocking news accounts.  For some, our prayer lives become heightened for the moment and perhaps at most for a few days.  For some, we just pray...