“SANDBOX THEOLOGY”

ByDr. Mark May 18, 2022 0 Comments
“…indeed, I will greatly bless you, and I will greatly multiply your seed as the stars of the heavens and as the sand, which is on the seashore; and your seed shall possess the gate of their enemies.” (Genesis 22:18 NASB) Abraham was surely blessed because he did not withhold his son, his only son, whom he loved on Mount Moriah.  You know the story.  Abraham was ready to...

“MADE IN…”

ByDr. Mark May 17, 2022 0 Comments
“Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you…” (Mark 1:17 NKJV) You are about to purchase an item, be it a car or clothing, a decorative item, or a device, shoes or when shopping whatever catches your eyes, and as usual, one of the things you do is to look at where it was made.  You then draw conclusions, right or wrong, about the quality of the item, merely based on...

NOT EXEMPT

ByDr. Mark May 16, 2022 0 Comments
“Shall we actually accept good from God but not accept adversity?” (Job 2:10b) This is your “Monday Short” meditation, brief but beneficial.  Benefit from the words of Job and the words of the Apostle Paul this week if you are faced with trials, tests, or temptations; calamity or circumstances that bring about conscious loss, or changes that can be classified as unexpected disaster...

“YOU BETTER RECOGNIZE!”

ByDr. Mark May 15, 2022 0 Comments
“God, my shepherd! I don’t need a thing.  You have bedded me down in lush meadows, you find me quiet pools to drink from.  True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction.  Even when the way goes through Death Valley, I’m not afraid when you walk at my side. Your trusty shepherd’s crook makes me feel secure.” (Psalm 23: 1-4 The Message Bible) Good...

“VINTAGE THRIFT STORE TREASURE FOUND”

ByDr. Mark May 14, 2022 0 Comments
“The Scriptures say, “If you hear his voice today, don't be stubborn like those who rebelled.” (Hebrews 3:15 Contemporary English Version) My friend, be God-conscious, and of course, be conscious of what God says.  With that being said, let me proceed. Unexpectedly I stumbled upon a treasure at the thrift store that was of great value.  No it was not like the ancient Roman bust...

“KEEP THE FIRE GOING!”

ByDr. Mark May 13, 2022 0 Comments
“I lie in the dust; revive me by your word.” (Psalm 119:25 NLT) We sometimes need to be reminded to keep the fire going.  At other times we, believers, need to be confronted and challenged to keep the fire going.  Sill, on occasion, discipline is needed to teach us the importance of keeping the fire going for our own sake and for the sake of others. Do you remember the coal...

“PERSPECTIVE SKETCHES”

ByDr. Mark May 12, 2022 0 Comments
“There was a man of the Pharisee sect, Nicodemus, a prominent leader among the Jews.  Late one night he visited Jesus and said, “Rabbi, we all know you’re a teacher straight from God.  No one could do all the God-pointing, God-revealing acts you do if God weren’t in on it.” (John 3:1-2 The Message Bible) The Lord used three things to inspire the writing of today’s meditation. ...

“WHEN ADVICE IS SOUGHT”

ByDr. Mark May 11, 2022 0 Comments
“I will instruct you (says the Lord) and guide you along the best pathway for your life; I will advise you and watch your progress.  Don’t be like a senseless horse or mule that has to have a bit in its mouth to keep it in line!” (Psalm 32:8-9 The Living Bible) What would you tell people who ask you what criteria to use when it comes to finding the best childcare?  I overheard a...

“WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?”

ByDr. Mark May 10, 2022 0 Comments
“Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” (Proverbs 4:23 Good News Translation) In an article published in “Success Consciousness,” Remez Sasson poses the question, “How many thoughts does your mind think in one hour?”  He goes on to answer his own question by citing, “Experts estimate that the mind thinks between 60,000 – 80,000 thoughts a day....

“NOT PLAYING THE MARTYR”

ByDr. Mark May 9, 2022 0 Comments
“He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word.  He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth.” (Isaiah 53:7 NLT) Aren’t you blessed?  The answer is “Yes, in many ways!”  Add this to your endless recognition of your blessings.  Yesterday’s meditation was short, and it was not even...