THAT PUBLICATION WITH THE RECIPES

ByDr. Mark July 30, 2021 0 Comments
“The high priest Hilkiah reported to Shaphan the royal secretary, “I’ve just found the Book of God’s Revelation, instructing us in God’s ways. I found it in The Temple!” He gave it to Shaphan and Shaphan read it. Then Shaphan the royal secretary came back to the king and gave him an account of what had gone on: “Your servants have bagged up the money that has been collected for...

DO YOU SEE THE BIRD IN THE TREE?

ByDr. Mark July 29, 2021 0 Comments
“But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be.” (I Corinthians 12:18 NIV) Fastened securely in her seatbelt, a four-year old toddler is continuously talking on the long ride home from church. The parent is paying attention to the road, and somewhat to the talkative toddler, acknowledging every statement that the child makes with an...

THE ARTIST’S WORK

ByDr. Mark July 28, 2021 0 Comments
 “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28 NASB) Today’s meditation was inspired by a teaching moment presented this past Sunday by the faithful leader of the Ushers Ministry.  She used the verse above and at some point, referencing how we have to see the big picture...

A MISSING ITEM

ByDr. Mark July 27, 2021 0 Comments
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6 NIV) Many of our churches have held “Back-to-School Fairs,” orchestrated drive-thru events to giveaway book bags, notebooks, pens, and pencils, and other churches have made monetary contributions to ”Back-To-School” events held on a...

THEY ARE WATCHING YOU!

ByDr. Mark July 26, 2021 0 Comments
“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” (Galatians 2:20 NASB) Somebody is watching you!  Yes, of course God is watching you.  You know what we say, “His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches...

BE LIKE MIKE

ByDr. Mark July 24, 2021 0 Comments
“For Ezra had firmly resolved to study the Law of the Lord and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel.” (Ezra 5:7:10 NASB) Oh, I know my children do not like me to mention them by name my writings.  They would rather you guess which one I am referring to when I mention them in these meditations. I used Michael’s name today, but you can think about...

THE PROPER AND PROGRESSIVE USE OF THE WORD “OH”

ByDr. Mark July 23, 2021 0 Comments
“But when he came to  his senses, he said “How many of my father’s hired laborers have more than enough bread, but I am dying here from hunger! I will set out and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me as one of your hired laborers.”’ So he set out and came to his...

DO YOU NEED A DOCTOR’S NOTE?

ByDr. Mark July 22, 2021 0 Comments
“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 NLT) I’m sure your mind flashed back to the days where you had missed work or school and you found it necessary to go to the doctor.  The doctor or his or her nurse would ask, “Do you need a doctor’s note?”  The intent...

WHEN YOU ARE FIXED IN YOUR WAYS

ByDr. Mark July 21, 2021 0 Comments
“The revelation of God is whole and pulls our lives together. The signposts of God are clear    and point out the right road. The life-maps of God are right, showing the way to joy. The directions of God are plain and easy on the eyes. God’s reputation is twenty-four-carat gold,  with a lifetime guarantee. The decisions of God are accurate down to the nth degree.” (Psalm...

THE PURPOSE OF GOOD EXAMPLES

ByDr. Mark July 20, 2021 0 Comments
“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. “ (I Corinthians 11:1 NIV) There are good examples and bad examples that impact human beings, from birth to all stages of adulthood. Yes, even during the formidable years of age 0 to 5 years old.  While there may be factors that influence how susceptible people are to the good examples, we must still model them; set the good...