READING BETWEEN THE LINES

ByDr. Mark October 3, 2025 0 Comments
“Everyone around was in awe—all those wonders and signs done through the apostles! And all the believers lived in a wonderful harmony, holding everything in common. They sold whatever they owned and pooled their resources so that each person’s need was met. They followed a daily discipline of worship in the Temple followed by meals at home, every meal a celebration, exuberant and joyful,...

BRAVO! YOU MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE!

ByDr. Mark October 2, 2025 0 Comments
“Now behold, one came and said to Him, ‘Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?’ So He said to him, ‘‘Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.’ He said to Him, ‘Which ones?’ Jesus said, ‘You shall not murder,’ ‘You shall not commit adultery,’ ‘You...

MOVE OUT OF THE WAY!

ByDr. Mark October 1, 2025 0 Comments
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you.  I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10 NASB) Young Drew was riding his new bike up and down the block, staying on the sidewalk for safety. It was his first big boy bicycle, and he was enjoying every minute of his ride. Drew’s street was not a...

ENDINGS ARE JUST NEW BEGINNINGS!

ByDr. Mark September 30, 2025 4 Comments
“Ends are not bad things, they just mean that something else is about to begin. And there are many things that don't really end, anyway, they just begin again in a new way. Ends are not bad, and many ends aren't really an ending; some things are never-ending.” (Quote for C. JoyBell C on Goodreads) After pastoring a church from 1990 to 2025, the Lord let me know it was a time for me to pass...

THAT OTHER PART GOT ME!

ByDr. Mark September 29, 2025 2 Comments
When he came back to His disciples, He found them sound asleep. He said to Peter, ‘Can’t you stick it out with me a single hour? Stay alert; be in prayer so you don’t wander into temptation without even knowing you’re in danger. There is a part of you that is eager, ready for anything in God. But there’s another part that’s as lazy as an old dog sleeping by the fire.’” (Matthew...

DO YOU THINK THAT GOD JUST BLESSES WOMEN?

ByDr. Mark September 28, 2025 2 Comments
“O my soul, bless God. From head to toe, I’ll bless his holy name! O my soul, bless God,    don’t forget a single blessing! He forgives your sins—every one. He heals your diseases—every one. He redeems you from hell—saves your life! He crowns you with love and mercy—a paradise crown. He wraps you in goodness—beauty eternal.    He renews your youth—you’re always...

NAVIGATING THROUGH A CREATOR-DRIVEN WORLD?

ByDr. Mark September 27, 2025 0 Comments
In the beginning God (Elohim) created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1 The Amplified Bible) The headline of an article in the internet included these enticing words in the title, “Navigating Through a Creator-Driven World!” Of course, my curiosity kicked in immediately. Pleasantly surprised initially, I prematurely concluded that the article was an indication that someone had...

SIGHT FOR THE BLIND

ByDr. Mark September 26, 2025 2 Comments
“The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; the Lord raises those who are brought down; the Lord loves the righteous.” (Psalm 146:8 Modern English Version) I can’t remember where I heard the following quote last week, “There are none so blind as those who will not see first.”  But the truth of these words was so accurate that I had to search and find who shared such wisdom. I...

MESSAGE WITH A PERPETUAL PURPOSE

ByDr. Mark September 25, 2025 7 Comments
“The memory of the righteous is a blessing…” (Proverbs 10:7a English Standard Version) Last Friday, I received an encouraging, uplifting message from a sister in the Lord, Sis. Val. The message not only fulfilled its purpose as it relates to me, but I’m sure the fulfilled purpose will carry over to you. I’ll share what she wrote in order that you can relate it to yourself and then...

THE FIX

ByDr. Mark September 24, 2025 4 Comments
“Do not call to mind the former things or consider things of the past. (Isaiah 43:18 NASB) Flipping channels at the regular speed that is typical for those of the male species, I stopped at a show about addictions. The addictions were not just what typically comes to our minds when we think of the word “addictions”, but they were odd, unique, unusual addictions that certain adults had...