Tag: Bible

BUT IT DOES NOT WORK THAT WAY IN YOUR NEW LIFE

ByDr. Mark March 13, 2021 0 Comments
“Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” (Joshua 1:8 NLT) A couple of years ago I had a one-on-one meeting after class with one of my students.  He was doing C+ level work on his exams, but I perceived he had the potential to perform at a higher...

TO DO IS TO LEARN

ByDr. Mark November 13, 2020 0 Comments
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15 NIV) The large font of the first that you noticed in the opening verse was not a mistake.  I did it intentionally and if you were interrupted immediately after reading the title and you got no further than the first word...

THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT

ByDr. Mark November 3, 2020 0 Comments
“…seek, and you will find…” (Matthew 7b NASB) Gloria looked at for a black skirt at more than one of the stores that usually are stocked with various dresses and skirts.  Many of the stores seemed to have stopped selling those items.  If you wanted exercise or workout pants, the racks are full of selections in all colors and with creative designs.  But trying to find just...

IT’S THERE, BUT YOU HAVE TO USE IT!

ByDr. Mark October 17, 2020 0 Comments
“You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God.  You're blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him.” (Psalm 119:1-2 MSG) It was a fixture in our house during the 60’s; a gas stove that sat in our small kitchen table.  This stove was a multi-functional, multi-purpose fixture in our house that was used for a variety of...