THE PRESENT: A CHRISTMAS MORNING “THANK YOU” MEDITATION

ByDr. Mark December 25, 2024 0 Comments
“But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while , crowned with glory and honor because of His suffering of death, so that by the grace of God He might experience death for everyone.” (Hebrews 2:9 The Amplified Bible) Whether you pronounce “present” as pres-ent, meaning to be somewhere or pre-sent, referring to one who will give something, or still yet you...

RUN THE PLAY!

ByDr. Mark December 24, 2024 0 Comments
“When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my...

THE THOUGHT REALLY DOES COUNT!

ByDr. Mark December 23, 2024 0 Comments
“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us too!” (Quote by Voltaire) This is your Monday Short meditation! Hopefully it will help somebody who cannot see their blessings on Christmas morning when they don’t get the gift they wanted, get a gift card which is unappreciated, get a self-made gift, or possibly just get a “I’m praying for you”...

HURRY TO GET THERE!

ByDr. Mark December 22, 2024 0 Comments
This morning, December 22, is the birthday of my youngest brother who transitioned to be with the Lord just a few years ago. Missed by many and gone far too soon, he was a very accomplished musician whose legacy started in grade school where he was All-City, playing the trombone. His love for music continued as he started playing bass. As a teenager, he was part of a local high school trio that...

BACK WHEN

ByDr. Mark December 21, 2024 0 Comments
“Do not cling to events of the pastor dwell on what happened long ago. Watch for the new thing I am going to do. It is happening already—you can see it now!” (Isaiah 42:18-19a Good news Translation) People will reject your witness, perhaps, because they knew you “back when.” Still others will look at how the Lord saved you, raised you, and filled you because they see the transformation...

A CERTAINTY IN CHANGING TIMES

ByDr. Mark December 20, 2024 0 Comments
The speed by which technological innovations bring about change is amazing. Cars that drive themselves. Television is on twenty-four hours; the screen never going black. We’ve moved from lighting the stove to air fryers, microwaves, and other appliances. Telephone booth on one or two corners near the place where you are, they have been replaced by cellphones that are with you wherever you are....

A DEEPER & DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE ON “IMMEDIATELY”

ByDr. Mark December 19, 2024 0 Comments
“When they came to Jericho. And later, as He was leaving Jericho with His disciples and a large crowd, a beggar who was blind named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the road. And when he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”Many were sternly telling him to be quiet, but he kept crying out all the...

THE STAR IN THE STORY!

ByDr. Mark December 18, 2024 0 Comments
“Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem, in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. At about that time some astrologers from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in far-off eastern lands and have come to worship him.” King Herod was deeply disturbed by their question, and all Jerusalem was filled with rumors. He...

A BASKETBALL ANALOGY

ByDr. Mark December 17, 2024 0 Comments
“Seventy years are given to us! Some even live to eighty. But even the best years are filled with pain and trouble; soon they disappear, and we fly away.” (Psalm 90: 10 NLT) Since yesterday’s meditation did not meet the criteria to be classified as a Monday Short, I will make it up today. In a Sunday School lesson, I used an analogy of life being like a basketball game, divided into four...

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

ByDr. Mark December 16, 2024 0 Comments
“When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and He stayed by the seashore.” (Mark 5:21 NASB) Can we talk? Thank you! As late as Thursday I was contemplating announcing today, early Monday morning, that I would be discontinuing Mark Writes at the end of this month. My wife and children have given me insistent input, intended to...