OLD SCHOOL VS. NEW SCHOOL

ByDr. Mark June 25, 2023 0 Comments
“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.” (Isaiah 40:8 NASB) I have often heard the term “old school” used to describe some churches, as compared to “new school” churches.  The comparison usually strikes me the wrong way.  In my head I say, “Should there really be a difference?  Should people be leaving the church where there...

FOR YOU IT IS ALWAYS “TODAY”

ByDr. Mark June 24, 2023 0 Comments
“Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” (Hebrews 3:15b NKJV) Whether you read this on this blessed Saturday morning or if you read it on another day in the future, the title is applicable and meaningful.  You see, for you, my brother or my sister in Christ, it is always “today.”  Tomorrow is Sunday, the Lord’s Day, and we will...

LET YOUR CHILD COME OUT!

ByDr. Mark June 23, 2023 0 Comments
“O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.” (Psalm 34:8 KJV) After opening a bottle of Zero Sugar Snapple I noticed some writing on the inside of the bottle cap.  It said, “Children have more taste buds than adults.”  Wanting to verify if this was factual about the small sensory organs, I did a search on the computer to see if experts were...

BUT YOU SHOWED UP

ByDr. Mark June 22, 2023 0 Comments
“Do not let any part of your bodies become tools of wickedness, to be used for sinning; but give yourselves completely to God—every part of you—for you are back from death and you want to be tools in the hands of God, to be used for his good purposes.” (Romans 6:13 The Living Bible) In Hardball, a heart touching, 2001 movie in which Keanu Reeves place the coach of a little league...

WHEN YOU REALLY LOVE THE LORD

ByDr. Mark June 21, 2023 0 Comments
“Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.  This is the first and great commandment.” (Matthew 22:37-38 New King James Version) If you have ever sang, “I Really Love the Lord,” or “I Love the Lord, He Heard my Cry,” or you have expressed you love for God in some other form or fashion, and even if you...

PASSING IT ON!

ByDr. Mark June 20, 2023 0 Comments
“But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy.  For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.” (I Peter 3:15-16 NLT) For years now, I have limited the number of things that are posted on the refrigerator.  Back in the day, when the children were young, there was so many things on the fridge that you thought it was just an immoveable,...

ACHIEVING A BALANCED LIFE

ByDr. Mark June 19, 2023 0 Comments
“Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul?  Why are you crying the blues?  Fix my eyes on God - soon I'll be praising again.  He puts a smile on my face. He's my God.” (Psalm 42:5 The Message Bible) Here is your Monday Short Meditation.  Well, at least I’ll try to keep it short.  I have a desk décor item that says, “Choose balance and you will create calm.”  I...

HONORING FATHERS

ByDr. Mark June 18, 2023 0 Comments
“Regard (treat with honor, due obedience, and courtesy) your father and mother, that your days may be long in the land the Lord your God gives you.” (Exodus 20:12 Amplified Bible Classic) I know you are on your way to church, and I also know that Father’s Day is not looked at in the group of special days where churches generally have high attendance.  Those days are Mother’s Day, as...

THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON

ByDr. Mark June 17, 2023 0 Comments
“Let me tell you why you are here. You're here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth.” (Matthew 5:13a The Message Bible) If you were to ask news reporters or people who produce television shows to name the most influential people of the world, your would get a list of multiple persons ranging from the rich and famous to the political figure that is working for...

STRUGGLE RECIPES FOR YOU

ByDr. Mark June 16, 2023 0 Comments
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.  My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:1-2 KJV) One of the shows on TV that I find myself looking at more and more is entitled, “Struggle Recipes.”  The star of the show demonstrates how to make inexpensive meals in minutes.  His recipes are very good.  I have tried...