LOOK HOW THEY GOT THERE

ByDr. Mark January 23, 2024 0 Comments
“Therefore, you shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48 NASB) Over the years I have witnessed individuals working endlessly, striving to be better, laboring daily in some area or the other. Surprisingly, shockingly, and with the surpassing o time, they reached “better.” Here are a few examples. There was the overweight woman who tread miles of speed walking...

SEARCH & FIND

ByDr. Mark January 22, 2024 0 Comments
“But if he (Onesimus) has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything, charge that to my account…” (Philemon18 NASB) Here is your Monday Short meditation. There are two primary examples in the New Testament who take action that is similar to Paul’s pledge to pay a debt owed by someone else. The specific action that I am referring to is the Apostle offering to compensate Philemon for any...

BE HAPPY TODAY!

ByDr. Mark January 21, 2024 2 Comments
“Seek your happiness in the Lord, and he will give you your heart's desire.” (Psalm 37:4 Good News Translation) Often, I find motivation from some of the inspirational wall hangings or other pieces of art in my house. While at times I pay them little attention, other times the words on these décor items seem to jump out at me as if they were hung in their spot specifically for me. ...

REMINDER FROM REGINA

ByDr. Mark January 20, 2024 0 Comments
“Strive to live in peace with everybody and pursue that consecration and holiness without which no one will see the Lord.” (Hebrews 12:14 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition)” Regina is a member of one of our three Victory Classes (Bible Study) at our church. I may have informed you about this before, but today is a perfect day to remind you about the refrigerator magnets that she made...

YOUR CONFIRMATION NUMBERS

ByDr. Mark January 19, 2024 0 Comments
“For if you tell others with your own mouth that Jesus Christ is your Lord and believe in your own heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”  (Romans 10:9 The Living Bible) This is not a Monday, but perhaps this is the shortest, daily Mark Writes meditation I have published in seven years! You see, I just want to give you two confirmation numbers to make you feel...

THE BANK TELLER DID IT!

ByDr. Mark January 18, 2024 2 Comments
“Be gentle and ready to forgive; never hold grudges. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” (Colossians 3:13 The Living Bible) The teller that helps me at my bank already has a high rating from me for the customer service she provides. When I have to wait my turn in line, I am hoping that I don’t get anyone else to assist me with my banking transactions. For you see,...

HE IS NOT A REFEREE!

ByDr. Mark January 17, 2024 0 Comments
“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and remind you of all that I said to you.” (John 14:26 NASB) Being a referee at a basketball game at any level can be frustrating, and even fosters a feeling of sadness. That’s understandable, when you consider how many unnerving times parents, players, and paying fans, people who are...

WHAT SHALL I SHOUT OUT TODAY?

ByDr. Mark January 16, 2024 0 Comments
“A voice says, “Shout!” I said, “What shall I shout?” “These people are nothing but grass,    their love fragile as wildflowers. The grass withers, the wildflowers fade, if God so much as puffs on them.  Aren’t these people just so much grass? True, the grass withers and the wildflowers fade, but our God’s Word stands firm and forever.” (Isaiah 40:6-8 The Message Bible)...

KEEP ON WALKING & KEEP ON TALKING

ByDr. Mark January 15, 2024 0 Comments
“By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days.” (Hebrews 11:30 NIV) As you celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, you will probably hear a sampling of some of the civil rights songs of the sixties.  One of them you might hear is based on the spiritual, “Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around.”  We know it most likely as,...

EYES BUT NO SIGHT AND EARS BUT DO NOT HEAR

ByDr. Mark January 14, 2024 0 Comments
“Now hear this, O foolish people without heart, who have eyes but do not see,Who have ears but do not hear.” (Jeremiah 5:21 Amplified Bible) Let’s have a make-believe, but meaningful conversation with Jeremiah before we head off to church. You and Me: “Wait a minute Jeremiah, we are not foolish, and we have hearts.” Jeremiah: “Okay if you say so.  But how are you doing in terms...