ANXIOUS DAYS AND SLEEPLESS NIGHTS

ByDr. Mark October 7, 2024 0 Comments
“And a man with leprosy came to Jesus, imploring Him and kneeling down, and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out with His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.” And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was cleansed.” (Mark 1:40-42 NASB) Whether it stems from unexpected changes,...

DON’T BE FOOLED BY THE OUTSIDE PRESENTATION

ByDr. Mark October 6, 2024 0 Comments
“Don't depend on things like fancy hairdos or gold jewelry or expensive clothes to make you look beautiful. Be beautiful in your heart by being gentle and quiet. This kind of beauty will last, and God considers it very special.” (I Peter 3:3-4 Contemporary English Version) I have two lessons for you this morning. The first is simply the admonition above. It speaks for itself. Indeed, take...

THE FAVORITE DAUGHTER

ByDr. Mark October 5, 2024 0 Comments
“Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven…” (Matthew 6:9a English Standard Version) The phone rings early, every morning, around the same time each day, about 7:30 a.m. After the elderly man answers the phone, a young female voice says, “This is your favorite daughter.” The two talk for about 30 minutes. The daughter, actually an “adopted daughter,” is able to talk about any...

A PERSONAL MESSAGE JUST FOR YOU!

ByDr. Mark October 4, 2024 1 Comment
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people...” (I Timothy 2:1 ESV) Instead of writing a long meditation, inspired by a lengthy passage from the word of God, incorporated with transparency or an injection of a little humor to bring a big smile, I opted to do something else. Don’t get me wrong, because I still want to tell...

I SAW THE BEST IN ACTION!

ByDr. Mark October 3, 2024 2 Comments
“Your right hand, O Lord, glorious in power, your right hand.” (Exodus 15:6a ESV) Orchestra conductors may look like they have an easier ride, not having to master any fiendish passages of finger-work like the violinists or risk the exposure and split notes of the wind and brass players. However, in an article published by BBC, Pierre Boulez, a legendary composer-conductor is quoted as...

THE REPLACEMENTS

ByDr. Mark October 2, 2024 0 Comments
First, let me assure you this meditation, “The Replacements” is not about the sports comedy football movie featuring Keanu Reeves. No, instead you find a fact I looked up and also something that can be applied to our faith and the perpetuation of our faith to the generations following us. Let’s start with the fact. According to a 2021 post published by Integris Health, “Your skin grows...

SAVING LIVES IN JUST A FEW MINUTES

ByDr. Mark October 1, 2024 0 Comments
“Now he had to go through Samaria. So, he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about noon. When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a rink?” (His disciples had gone into the town to buy...

JUST STOP IT!

ByDr. Mark September 30, 2024 0 Comments
“Now I am sending you to the king of Egypt so that you can lead my people out of his country.” But Moses said to God, “I am nobody. How can I go to the king and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” God answered, “I will be with you, and when you bring the people out of Egypt, you will worship me on this mountain. That will be the proof that I have sent you.” But Moses replied, “When...

WHAT’S GOING TO COME AFTER “YOUR AND?”

ByDr. Mark September 29, 2024 0 Comments
“And He went into their synagogues preaching throughout Galilee and casting out the demons. And a man with leprosy came to Jesus, imploring Him and kneeling down, and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean. "Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out with His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed. "And immediately the leprosy left him,...

FINDING NEW STUFF IN OLD PLACES

ByDr. Mark September 28, 2024 0 Comments
“Josiah was eight years old when he began to rule. He ruled 31 years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jedidah the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath. Josiah did what the Lord said was right. He followed God like his ancestor David. Josiah obeyed God’s teachings—he did exactly what God wanted. During the 18th year that Josiah was king, he sent Shaphan son of Azaliah son of Meshullam, the...