DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN IT WAS NEW?

ByDr. Mark June 29, 2021 0 Comments
“Therefore we have been buried with baptism into death, in order that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in the newness of life.” (Romans 6:4 NASB) This morning’s meditation was inspired by an illustration used by Rev. M. King, Jr., my oldest son, when he was preaching in my stead this past Sunday. Okay, there is not really a “Jr.”...

THE DEACON AND THE DEDICATED SAINT

ByDr. Mark June 28, 2021 0 Comments
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.  Praise the Lord!” (Psalm 150:6 NKJV) A faithful servant, one who earned the title of Deacon Emeritus, s gifted saint could not sing “My Heavenly Father Watches Over Me” without shedding a few tears.  It was evident, every time he sang that solo, he was not just rendering a selection listed on the order of service, but he was...

I’LL TELL YOU WHAT YOU CAN DO!

ByDr. Mark June 27, 2021 0 Comments
Shout praises to the Lord! He is good to us, and his love never fails. Everyone the Lord has rescued from trouble should praise him.” (Psalm 107:1-2 Contemporary English Translation) If you are wondering what you can do today, don’t fret!  Don’t fuss within yourself in the inner recesses of your mind!  I know you thought I was going to tell you to make sure you attend church...

WHAT’S ON YOUR LIST?

ByDr. Mark June 26, 2021 0 Comments
“These are evil times, so make every minute count.” (Ephesians 5:16 Contemporary English Version) I was curious to find out if there were any studies that had analyzed what people do on weekends.  I found something published on the Internet by The Stacker Group that showed how people use their time on the weekend.  Included in the top ten activities were the following, according to...

NINETY-NINE HOLES IN THE WALL

ByDr. Mark June 25, 2021 0 Comments
“It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going.” (Hebrews 11:8 NLT) I will explain the title in a minute, but first let me tell you about my process. It started with thoughts about making some décor changes in the bathroom.  After considering what I could...

FASHION ADVICE & FAITH ADVICE

ByDr. Mark June 24, 2021 0 Comments
“But if you look closely into the perfect law that sets people free, and keep on paying attention to it and do not simply listen and then forget it, but put it into practice—you will be blessed by God in what you do.” (James 1:25 Good News Translation) Based on my own personal experience, as opposed to any formal training in fashion design, I feel In can offer good some advice.  I can, in...

THERE’S GOING TO BE A FIGHT!

ByDr. Mark June 23, 2021 0 Comments
“I have fought the good fight…” (2 Timothy 4:7a NASB) At the end of the day, I hope you can make Paul’s words above, your words, as it applies to your experiences over the next 24 hours, and really every single day of your life.  That’s my hope.  You can make it happen, with the help of the Lord.  I know you were looking for a “story,” so we will start there. Do you...

RIGHT ON TIME!

ByDr. Mark June 22, 2021 0 Comments
“God makes everything happen at the right time.” (Ecclesiastes 3:11 CEV) God’s timing is something else!  Sometimes it is surprising!  Sometimes it’s just surreal!  Unfortunately, many times we don’t revere or even recognize that He is to be credited to being involved in our hopes being fulfilled or even in the solving of the horrendous number of situations we encounter...

STOP WITH THE EXCUSES ALREADY!

ByDr. Mark June 21, 2021 0 Comments
“And now come, and I will send you to Pharaoh, so that you may bring My people, the sons of Israel, out of Egypt.” But Moses said to God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the sons of Israel out of Egypt?” And He said, “Assuredly I will be with you, and this shall be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: when you have brought the people out...

DR. ROBINSON AND “THIS HAT”

ByDr. Mark June 20, 2021 0 Comments
 “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Psalm 27:17 NIV) My neighbor of over 30 years passed away not too long ago.  His name was Dr. Robinson.  Note that we just called each other “Pastor.” But  Dr. Robinson, was not only a pastor, a friend, an example of a good family man, a scholar, and one who lived a godly life; not only was he a great role model...