BUT DID YOU EVER USE IT?

ByDr. Mark February 16, 2023 0 Comments
“I have thought much about your words and stored them in my heart so that they would hold me back from sin.  Blessed Lord, teach me your rules.  I have recited your laws and rejoiced in them more than in riches.  I will meditate upon them and give them my full respect.  I will delight in them and not forget them.” (Romans 1119:11-16 The Living Bible) You are saying, “Did I ever use...

DEALING WITH IMPULSE, INSTINCT, AND THE INNER OLD SELF

ByDr. Mark February 15, 2023 0 Comments
Good morning!  It is Wednesday, the day that many churches have traditionally scheduled mid-week Bible Study.  So, here’s some “Bible” for you to think about, meditate on this morning.  Hopefully, at the conclusion of your digesting the inspired word of God below, you will see who to turn to before acting by impulse, instinct, or the inner old self that intrigues you to do things that...

THE REAL DIFFERENCE MAKER

ByDr. Mark February 14, 2023 0 Comments
“But Jesus looked at them and said, “With people it is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26 The Amplified Bible) It seems like it is becoming a trend.  Once again, since the Monday Short meditation was not short at all, I have to do an “owe you one,” short meditation on Tuesday.  It’s all good though! As I was waiting for our fried perch dinners...

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

ByDr. Mark February 13, 2023 0 Comments
“Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to the tomb.  Suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and rolled aside the stone and sat on it.  His face shone like lightning and his clothing was a brilliant white.  The guards shook with fear when they saw him, and fell into a dead faint.  Then...

LOVE DOES NOT WAIT FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

ByDr. Mark February 12, 2023 0 Comments
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’  The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” (Matthew 12:30-31 NIV) The retail stores have changed their displays of merchandise, to remind you to show some love on Tuesday, Valentine’s Day.  Home...

IF IT IS GOOD FOR THE GOOSE…

ByDr. Mark February 11, 2023 0 Comments
“Life is a succession of lessons which must be live to be understood.”  (Helen Keller) Lessons!  I learned a thing or two about the Canadian geese that are starting to show up, earlier than usual, in my neck of the woods.  The female goose choses a male goose that she feels will protect her.  Females in our species should do the same thing, choose a Christian man who will protect her and...

MISSING NUMBERS

ByDr. Mark February 10, 2023 0 Comments
“Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.  And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” (Acts 2:41-42 NKJV) On Mondays and Tuesday, I serve as a volunteer for a Tutoring and Mentoring Program at our church, directed by our Assistant Pastor. ...

THE G.O.A.T.

ByDr. Mark February 9, 2023 0 Comments
“Therefore, David blessed the Lord in the sight of all the assembly and said, “Blessed (praised, adored, and thanked) are You, O Lord God of Israel (Jacob) our father, forever and ever.  Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, indeed everything that is in the heavens and on the earth; Yours is the dominion and kingdom, O Lord, and You...

SINCE SOMEBODY ASKED

ByDr. Mark February 8, 2023 0 Comments
“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” (Psalm 119:105 NLT) This will make sense if you have been keeping up with the Mark Writes publications and you read yesterday’s meditation that challenge all believers, including self, to not be a hidden figure when it comes to letting our light shine. One young person wrote back and asked for input to ensure they would not...

HIDDEN FIGURES

ByDr. Mark February 7, 2023 0 Comments
“You are the light of the world.  A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.” (Matthew 5:14-15 The Amplified Bible) I’ m making up for yesterday’s meditation not being short.  In spite of the brevity, you will be blessed by the point I will try to make with as few...