THE ENEMY NAMED ENABLING

ByDr. Mark January 7, 2023 0 Comments
“The next day Moses took his seat to serve as judge for the people, and they stood around him from morning till evening.  When his father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he said, “What is this you are doing for the people?  Why do you alone sit as judge, while all these people stand around you from morning till evening?”  Moses answered him, “Because the people...

DEFEAT OR VICTORY

ByDr. Mark January 6, 2023 0 Comments
“But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things; Achan son of Karmi, the son of Zimri, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them.  So the Lord’s anger burned against Israel.  Now Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth Aven to the east of Bethel, and told them, “Go up and spy out the region.”  So the men went up and spied out Ai. ...

URGENT CARE

ByDr. Mark January 5, 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 The Amplified Bible) I sat down to write this morning, just as I have done daily, going into the sixth year.  Praise God!  Often, I don’t know what I am going to write about until the Lord brings something to my attention.  Today, I looked at one of the pop-up...

AFTER FURTHER REVIEW

ByDr. Mark January 4, 2023 0 Comments
“For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8 NASB) You cannot change your TV channel during this time of the year without coming across a basketball game or a football game.  Just in case you are one of those individuals who hold the remote with a firm grip and you quickly scan to another story before someone else...

MIRACLES ARE STILL HAPPENING!

ByDr. Mark January 3, 2023 0 Comments
“The earnest prayer of a righteous man has great power and wonderful results.” (James 5:16b) The Living Bible) After being a road runner for over 35 years, an accomplishment that takes determination, dedication, and discipline; after competing in the Indy 600 Mini-Marathon for twenty years; after running the full distance in the Chicago Marathon, after running in countless shorter distance...

AT THE CRACK OF DARK THIRTY

ByDr. Mark January 2, 2023 0 Comments
At 2:41 a.m. yesterday morning, I received an email from a first cousin who I have called “Little M” for, let’s just say a long time.  Because of age and not accomplishments, nor  academic achievements, not because of writing acumen, or any other factor, just age mind you, she refers to me as “Big M.”  If it were any of the few factors I just named, our nicknames probably would be...

WHEN PAIN IS POSITIVE

ByDr. Mark January 1, 2023 0 Comments
I have been on the receiving end of a stranger blessing me unexpectedly.  Let me show you what I mean.  Driving at a toll booth during the time when people manned the toll booths, on two occasions, I pulled up, ready to pay my toll and I was informed that the person in front of me had paid for it.  It apparently was painless, at least that is what I deducted from the smile on the...

NEW YEAR’S EVE ADVICE

ByDr. Mark December 31, 2022 0 Comments
From experience I know how New Year’s Eve can be filled with all kinds of excitement, enticement, and the enjoyment that is found in gatherings where normal behavior is sometimes neglected, the loud music is never rejected, and into your world, all kinds of folks, saved and unsaved can be expected.  Therefore, speaking from past experiences and injecting some spiritual tangents, advice from...

ON MY “GET RID OF IT” LIST

ByDr. Mark December 30, 2022 0 Comments
“Not that I have already grasped it all or have already become perfect, but I press on…” (Philippians 3:12a) I used a teaser at the end of the yesterday’s meditation, trying to entice you to tune in today, hoping that I might share my note on what I had on my “Get Rid of It” list, as I go from this present year into the next year.  And perhaps if I am a little transparent and truly...

A RIDDLE THAT ONLY YOU CAN ANSWER

ByDr. Mark December 29, 2022 0 Comments
Let me present you with a riddle, one that is fitting for the few days left before the door to the present year is closed and a door to the new year is opened.  This riddle, as the title indicates, is one that only you can answer.  I left out an opening verse intentionally.  But don’t peak ahead to the closing verses, a couple of passages, until you have thought about your answer to my...