Tag: Church

LET’S DO IT AGAIN!

ByDr. Mark June 27, 2026 2 Comments
 “Let's have church! Let's join the heavenly sound! There's nothing like Your presence when the praise breaks out. Let's have church! Let's tear the roof off of this house cause anything can happen when the praise breaks out. Let's have church!” (Excerpt from song by Thrive Worship) Do you remember anything special about Sunday mornings in your past? I do! Of course, I had to deliver the...

D&I IN THE CHURCH

ByDr. Mark June 7, 2026 2 Comments
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus .” (Galatians 3:28 Amplified Bible) Here is a debate you can win! If you are ever asked is their diversity and inclusion in the church, just say, “Yes.” You will see it today in your sanctuary. It doesn’t matter if there is no mixture of...

TELESCOPIC OR MICROSCOPIC?

ByDr. Mark June 6, 2026 2 Comments
In one of our four Bible Study classes this week we covered Nehemiah 11; a chapter which deals with the repopulating of Jerusalem and the other cities of Judah. At the appropriate time, participants were asked whether Nehemiah had a telescopic or microscopic view of his work. In other words, they were being asked if Nehemiah was just interested and/or focused in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalen...

PUT THIS IN YOUR RESPONSE REPERTOIRE BAG

ByDr. Mark February 22, 2026 2 Comments
This Sunday morning, I’m going to give you something to put in your response repertoire bag. It will come in handy in the event that someone who is not involved in the work of your local church opposes the project(s) your congregation has prayerfully undertaken. I’m talking about people who try to discourage you, dissuade you, or divert your dedication to putting forth the effort to complete...

A SUNDAY SHARE!

ByDr. Mark December 4, 2025 0 Comments
His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. And when He was twelve years old, they went up there according to the custom of the feast; and as they were returning, after spending the full number of days required, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware of it. Instead, they thought that He was somewhere in the caravan, and they...

TIPS THAT WILL KEEP YOU FROM CAUSING CHURCH HURT

ByDr. Mark August 24, 2025 0 Comments
“In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 7:12 NASB) A couple of Saturdays ago, a single, working mother, striving to raise her children, putting forth a dedicated effort to provide for them, sacrificing to ensure they receive a good education, but facing the challenge to feed them, went to a church...

YOU WILL GET WHAT YOU REALLY NEED!

ByDr. Mark June 29, 2025 0 Comments
“Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service. As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the one called the Beautiful Gate, so he could beg from the people going into the Temple. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for some money. Peter and...

STAY TO THE FINISH

ByDr. Mark June 22, 2025 2 Comments
“When I discovered your words, I devoured them. They are my joy and my heart’s delight,for I bear your name, O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies.” (Jeremiah 15:16 NLT) If you know anyone who tunes in to “attend church” virtually, ask them, “How long do you listen to the service?” Before they can answer, especially if they are obviously stalling around hoping to come up with an...

IF YOU MISSED SEEING THE WHITE SMOKE…

ByDr. Mark May 12, 2025 0 Comments
Good morning! This is your Monday Short meditation. FYI: Monday meditations are short so that you can focus on the message you heard yesterday at worship service. Now, with that being clarified, get excited! I have some good news to share with you. Listen! If you were not included in the great number of people, the crowd numbering in the thousands who stood outside the Sistine Chapel in Rome, or...

A RETRO PROCESSIONAL SONG

ByDr. Mark February 16, 2025 0 Comments
In our Wednesday Bible Study night class I mentioned a song sang during my childhood days when the choirs routinely observed a processional at the beginning of the service. I can still see it, as if I were there at this very moment. Three different choirs proceeded to the choir stand. The Gospel Choir, donned in white robes, marched up on the far-left aisle of the sanctuary and took their place...