DADDY AND DA WIFE

ByDr. Mark March 18, 2023 0 Comments
“The soul (appetite) of the lazy person craves and gets nothing ,But the soul (appetite) of the diligent is rich and abundantly supplied.” (Proverbs 13:4 The Amplified Bible) The title above was just to get your attention in hopes that you will invest some time to see what today’s meditation is about.  Actually, I want to start with the difference with how a “Daddy” and  a spouse,...

DID YOU NOT KNOW…

ByDr. Mark March 17, 2023 0 Comments
“Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house.” (Luke 2:29 b NASB) It is “St. Patrick’s Day, but this meditation is just another message for the saints of God. This Friday morning meditation is taken from one of the verses in my sermon text for Sunday, a sermon entitled the same as the title above, but more in-depth.  Right now, while it is still early in the morning, I just...

PAUSE!

ByDr. Mark March 16, 2023 0 Comments
“I want everyone everywhere to lift innocent hands toward heaven and pray, without being angry or arguing with each other.” (I Timothy 2:8 Contemporary English Version) On Monday and Tuesday evenings, I have the privilege of doing one-on-one tutoring with my great-grandson.  Think about it.  How many of us have had such an experience in our lifetime?  I haven’t.  Actually, I never met...

WHATEVER LIFE THROWS AT YOU…

ByDr. Mark March 15, 2023 0 Comments
“I have worked harder, been put in prison more often, been whipped times without number, and faced death again and again.  Five different times the Jewish leaders gave me thirty-nine lashes.  Three times I was beaten with rods.  Once I was stoned.  Three times I was shipwrecked.  Once I spent a whole night and a day adrift at sea.  I have traveled on many long journeys.  I have faced...

THE FALLEN WALL DÉCOR

ByDr. Mark March 14, 2023 0 Comments
“Love is patient…” (I Corinthians 13:4 NASB) Members of my church who receive these meditations are fully aware of my confessed “areas of needs improvement.”  And yesterday, our congregation was challenged to embrace the Fruit of the Spirit, which includes patience and is described as an attribute of love; “Love is patient.”  Therefore, it was pointed out that we must embrace it...

THE TIGHT SHOES THAT WERE TOO TIGHT

ByDr. Mark March 13, 2023 0 Comments
“For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions.  These are not from the Father but are from this world.” (I John 2:16 NLT) Mario was an adolescent boy who lived in one of the old federal apartment projects, consisting of three buildings, each with their own street address and entry way.  Each...

EMULATING VS. IMITATING

ByDr. Mark March 12, 2023 0 Comments
“And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes to follow Me , he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me .” (Luke 9:23 The Message Bible) It seems like I often follow a long meditation with a short one on purpose.  However, I assure you that is not the case.  I just write what the Lord puts on my heart. Today my mission is to relay this relevant,...

PROFOUND WORDS

ByDr. Mark March 11, 2023 0 Comments
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1 NLT) Whenever God speaks, whenever the Son of God, Jesus, speaks, and whenever the Holy Spirit speaks to your heart, you unquestionably hear some profound words.  You agree with me, don’t you?  And many times, God’s own on this earth speak some profound words.  Yesterday was one of those times. I received a...

CHECKING ALL THE BOXES

ByDr. Mark March 10, 2023 0 Comments
“You must be born again.” (John 3:7b NLT) Tuesday night on the way from tutoring elementary students at out church, I turned the car radio to a nationwide, syndicated, popular radio show called “The Eliott Show.”  Aside from playing Top 40 songs, this talented young host engages in conversations about a variety of topics, including relationships.  Now don’t downplay this as not being...

THE GROWTH OF THE ORGANISM

ByDr. Mark March 9, 2023 0 Comments
“And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and people.” (Luke 2:52 NASB) Three days ago the meditation focused on the growth of the organism referred to as the local church.  Yes, the church is an organism, consisting of many members with Christ as the Head.  Today, let’s focus on the many members, which includes you, that make up this organism.  You are not...