THE BIG LIAR

ByDr. Mark March 28, 2023 0 Comments
"…the devil…  He has always hated the truth because there is no truth in him.  When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies." – (John 8:44 NLT) Monday morning I received two texts with totally opposite messages.  One text expressed pessimism pertaining to a personal challenge.  The other text conveyed certain optimism when it came to their...

LET’S FINISH STRONG!

ByDr. Mark March 27, 2023 0 Comments
"It's not how you start the game.  It's how you finish." -John Wooden Basketball games have quarters, except in men’s college basketball, they have halves.  Baseball games have innings.  Hockey games have periods.  Golf has the front nine and the back nine.  In certain track and field events there are laps.  In marathons races, there are miles.  Let’s generalize all these observation,...

THE PREACHER’S SUNDAY RECIPE

ByDr. Mark March 26, 2023 0 Comments
“Guard your steps and focus on what you are doing as you go to the house of God and draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools; for they are too ignorant to know they are doing evil.” (Ecclesiastes 5:1 The Amplified Bible) I’m just going to assume you will attend church this morning, face-to face in the assembly of the saints, or if your circumstances don’t allow...

THE UNDERDOGS & THE UNEXPECTED

ByDr. Mark March 25, 2023 0 Comments
“God said to Gideon: “I’ll use the three hundred men who lapped at the stream to save you and give Midian into your hands.  All the rest may go home.”(Judges 7:7 The Message Bible) It’s March Madness time, where college basketball teams compete for a national championship.  If you have been following, there have been many upsets that have taken place.  Low-seeded teams have defeated...

IS THAT OXTAIL OR GOAT?

ByDr. Mark March 24, 2023 0 Comments
“For we are like a sweet-smelling incense offered by Christ to God, which spreads among those who are being saved and those who are being lost.  For those who are being lost, it is a deadly stench that kills; but for those who are being saved, it is a fragrance that brings life.”(2 Corinthians 2:15-16b Good News Translation) Tuesday was a busy day.  I started early in the morning with the...

“ESCUCHA TITO!”

ByDr. Mark March 23, 2023 0 Comments
“My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands.  Tune your ears to wisdom and concentrate on understanding.  Cry out for insight and ask for understanding.  Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures.  Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God.” (Proverbs 2:1-5 NLT) My bilingual two-year old...

BUMPS, BRUISES, BURDENS, & BLUES

ByDr. Mark March 22, 2023 0 Comments
“Call on Me in the day of trouble; I will rescue you, and you shall honor and glorify Me.” (Psalm 50:15 Amplified Bible) Bumps, bruises, burdens, and blues…oh my! Sunday, we sang one of our church congregation’s favorite songs, “He Brought Me Through This and Brought Me Through That.”  It should be one of every believer’s favorite songs as they take a tour down memory lane and...

BOLDLY RIDE THAT ROLLERCOASTER…AGAIN!

ByDr. Mark March 21, 2023 0 Comments
“Be strong.  Take courage.   Don’t be intimidated. Don’t give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you.  He’s right there with you.  He won’t let you down; He won’t leave you.”(Deuteronomy 31:6 The Message Bible) On visits to big theme parks, filled with a variety of rides and games, food options galore, and the opportunity to just set and observe...

TODAY IS THE START OF SPRING!

ByDr. Mark March 20, 2023 0 Comments
“Then it happened in the spring, at the time when the kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel, and they destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem.” (2 Samuel 11:1 Amplified Bible) Here is your Monday Short meditation!  Yes, finally, you get a short one, but it is a strong one!  Read on! According to the...

A SPECIAL REFERRAL

ByDr. Mark March 19, 2023 0 Comments
“Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated.” (Matthew 28:16 Amplified Bible) If you have ever had a medical condition where you were referred to a specialist and were given a designated time and place to be for help with your condition, you kept that appointment.  Right? I’ll keep it short today.  I just want to refer you to a specialist, the...