Tag: Day

WHEN SOMEONE TAKES “YOUR” FRIED CHICKEN OR BBQ RIBS

ByDr. Mark July 4, 2026 0 Comments
“Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32 NASB) It’s July 4th and I just know that you are planning on barbecuing or attending a family cookout. On the menu will surely be some BBQ ribs and/or some fantastic fried chicken. I can see it now! You grab your sturdy paper plate(s) and while standing in line you...

NO FOOLIN’

ByDr. Mark April 1, 2026 2 Comments
Let me be honest! Monday morning, I did not wake up with my mind stayed on Jesus. I’m just being transparent. I did not wake up rejoicing because I had been blessed to see a new day. I ain’t lying, my friend. I left the house to go to the store and the post office. When I left, my mind was so focused on what I woke up thinking about, a huge hurdle, one that I was not aware of until Sunday...

LOOKING THROUGH THE PRISM OF YESTERDAY

ByDr. Mark February 7, 2026 2 Comments
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24 KJV) Looking through the prism of yesterday, today is actually what we described hours ago as the next day. This is the next day…a day we have never seen before. This is the next day…where the Lord has woke us up and started us on our way. This is the next day…a time to press on, as they say,...

I WANT WHAT HE HAS #5

ByDr. Mark May 30, 2025 0 Comments
“Then Samson called to the Lord and said, “O Lord God, please remember me and please strengthen me only this once, O God, that I may be avenged on the Philistines for my two eyes.” And Samson grasped the two middle pillars on which the house rested, and he leaned his weight against them, his right hand on the one and his left hand on the other. And Samson said, “Let me die with the...

MISSING MEMORIES

ByDr. Mark May 25, 2025 2 Comments
“…but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.” (Genesis 50:20b NKJV) Appropriately and deservingly, on this Memorial Day weekend, we remember those who served and made sacrifices in our armed forces. Equally important, we remember our loved one who went to their new home in heaven to be with the Lord. Ultimately, especially on this...

FOR MOMMAS, MOMMA’S MOMMA & MOMMA FIGURES

ByDr. Mark May 11, 2025 0 Comments
Let me speak for all the children of women of faith, meaning God-fearing mommas, momma’s momma, and momma figures. We, your children are grateful for your godly features. Your demonstration of faith could be depicted by a straight line drawn on a paper, reaching to infinity, eternity, patiently your demeanor and direction were not changed; no circumstance could affect it; not even slightly....

INFLATION, INFATUATION, IN FACT

ByDr. Mark December 26, 2024 0 Comments
It is the day after Christmas and all throughout your house, virtual and very real pockets are not as heavy due to inflation, persons because of someone or something are still experiencing that special day infatuation, and people are in fact on one side or the other of the closing verse below. Now I know you are on the right side, but what about others in your house? Do you have some work to do,...

A TRIO OF LESSONS ON A SNOWY DAY

ByDr. Mark December 7, 2024 0 Comments
“Preach the word ; be ready when the time is right and even when it is not ; correct , warn , exhort and encourage , with inexhaustible patience and teaching.” (2 Timothy 4:2 The Amplified Bible) Monday morning, December 2, in the Indianapolis area, a small amount of snow, its effect amplified by a strong, cold wind made driving on the roadways treacherous and dangerous. I had a...

THANKS-GIVING IS NOT A HOLIDAY!

ByDr. Mark November 25, 2024 0 Comments
“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.” (Psalm 107:1 English Standard Version) Good morning, friend! This is your Monday Short meditation, characterized by timeliness and truth. Keep this in mind: Thanks-giving is not a holiday! Thanks-giving is a habit of a holy people!” Have a great start to the week and do as the excerpts from the Psalms of Thanksgiving suggest! Be blessed! “I...