I’M SURE THE PERSON AT THE TOP KNOWS

ByDr. Mark May 20, 2021 0 Comments
“For God watches how people live; he sees everything they do. No darkness is thick enough to hide the wicked from his eyes.” (Job 34:21-22 NLT) I didn’t study logistics management. Therefore I did not think about detention charges when I worked at a large distribution center.  Oh I attended the daily morning manager’s meeting where 7-8 of us discussed how well we did, or did not do...

IT’S NOT THAT WAY WITH GOD

ByDr. Mark May 19, 2021 0 Comments
“Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, “Where are you?” So he said, “I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself.” (Genesis 3:9-10 NKJV) Is it just me or do you have the same reaction?  Am I just a Baby-Boomer who has different expectations than that of our younger generations? What reaction? I’m talking about the...

PRESSING ON THROUGH THE PAIN

ByDr. Mark May 18, 2021 0 Comments
“He will keep in perfect peace all those who trust in him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord!” (Isaiah 26:3 The Living Bible) This past Sunday morning I got it all done: the daily meditation posting on the blog and sending it out via email, the final review of my sermon for the day, the sending out the sermon manuscript to the sick, shut-in, and a few special friends in the ministry, and...

MY CUP OVERFLOWS

ByDr. Mark May 17, 2021 0 Comments
“My cup overflow.” (Psalm 23 5) I going to do three things this morning.  First, I will reach back to some of my real experiences in life where my cup overflowed, literally.  Second, I will reveal some figurative examples from my life when my cup overflowed.  Third, I will be resourceful and share an excerpt from “A  Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, “ a book written by...

DNP

ByDr. Mark May 16, 2021 0 Comments
“Just tell me what to do and I will do it, Lord.  As long as I live I’ll wholeheartedly obey.” (Psalm 119:33-34) When I check the basketball scores, occasionally I will see a player’s name and adjacent to his name would be DNP (Coaches Decision).  Sometimes however, it is not the coach’s decision to keep a player out of the game. The decision is actually because of the player’s...

THE BLACK SQUARE OBJECT

ByDr. Mark May 15, 2021 0 Comments
“These are evil times, so make every minute count.” (Ephesians 5:16 CEV) The black square object in your house comes in many sizes, ranging from small to very large. The age of the black square object, or in some cases the age of the “objects,” ranges from several years to nearly brand new.  The older ones have signs of wear because of how often it has been used.  The newer...

A FIVE-MINUTE FRIDAY MORNING WORKOUT

ByDr. Mark May 14, 2021 0 Comments
“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power.” (Revelation 4a NIV) Let’s start your day with a five-minute praise workout.  It will keep you from starting your day being preoccupied with problems, pressures, any predicaments, and the plethora of things you have to get done before the pause, referred to as the weekend. Actually, you can do this every day,...

IT’S REALLY BETTER TO SAY…

ByDr. Mark May 13, 2021 0 Comments
“If you want favor with both God and man, and a reputation for good judgment and common sense, then trust the Lord completely; don’t ever trust yourself. In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 Living Bible) You can’t count on your fingers and toes all the times you have heard the phrase, “Stay in your lane.”...

WFH: WORK FROM HOME

ByDr. Mark May 12, 2021 0 Comments
“But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives.” (Philippians 3:20a NLT) Watching the business segment of the new last week, a new segment shined a spotlight on a major employer’s plans for their workforce during the ongoing pandemic and even beyond.  There were three options that would be offered that I recall: (1) work on the company campus; an option that would...

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!

ByDr. Mark May 11, 2021 0 Comments
“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a good (encouraging) word makes it glad.” (Proverbs 12:25 AMP) Not about to talk about Spring cleaning, yard sprucing, or switching your seasonal wardrobes from one spacious closet to the other. (This should be in small print and quickly: The latter note about seasonal wardrobes and alluding to having more than one spacious closet does not...