Tag: Don't

SMALL MEANS NOTHING AT ALL IF YOU ARE ALL-IN

ByDr. Mark May 27, 2026 0 Comments
“Then Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the people who were with him, rose early and camped beside the spring of Harod; and the camp of Midian was on the north side of them by the hill of Moreh in the valley. The Lord said to Gideon, “The people who are with you are too many for Me to give Midian into their hands, for Israel would become boastful, saying, ‘My own power has...

TRY, DON’T CRY!

ByDr. Mark May 4, 2026 2 Comments
“Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and teacher of the Law, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to them all, ‘This day is holy to the Lord your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people had been weeping as they listened to the words of the Law.Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared....

DON’T IGNORE THE SIGNS!

ByDr. Mark November 28, 2025 0 Comments
“There’s a way of life that looks harmless enough; look again…” (Proverbs 14:12a) I’ll tell you something upfront: Do not underestimate the value of this meditation. Understand that the subject it addresses is something that we all can find beneficial. So, make sure you take note and also go ahead and share this meditation with others! Let me start with a story. In 2010 I purchased a...

NOT JUST IN THE VICINITY

ByDr. Mark November 5, 2025 2 Comments
It’s Wednesday, the middle of the week, and I know that many of you will be going to mid-week service or Wednesday Bible Study at your church. Well, let me pass on point presented by Pastor Marcus R. King at Salt Of The Earth Church (Indianapolis, Indiana) this past Sunday. When you got to your gathering tonight, or even if it is scheduled earlier in the day or another day, don’t just be in...

I’M NOT WAITING!

ByDr. Mark May 18, 2025 0 Comments
 “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” (Revelation 1:4 NKJV) I will wait on the Lord and be of good courage in this life. I know I am not yet what I should be, and neither am I what I used to be, but I will wait until my change comes. I will wait for...

DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!

ByDr. Mark March 30, 2025 0 Comments
In the mid-1970’s American Express started using the phrase, “Don’t leave home without it,” in reference to their credit card. It’s not Monday and I am not challenged to write a short meditation to meet my customary goal for Monday mornings, but I’m going to be brief today. The message this morning is short, but it is something you will do, if you are smart! Here is the message, a...

THE PATH ONCE TRAVELED

ByDr. Mark March 26, 2025 2 Comments
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will advise you with My eye upon you.} (Psalm 32:8 NASB) If you live in a large city, a mid-size city or even a small town, but increasingly growing town that was once considered a village located just outside a larger metropolitan district, the words of wisdom I will give to you today are applicable. Let me start with a...

GIVING ATTENTION TO JACK!

ByDr. Mark February 19, 2025 0 Comments
“The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.” (Psalm 116:5 NIV) Have you ever heard the phrase, “I don’t give a “Jack?”  Or perhaps you have heard or even spoken these words, “I ain’t got “Jack!” Well, I have heard the word “Jack” used both ways. So, being curious and needing to know what “Jack” actually means, explore if it is just an...

KEEP GOING FORWARD

ByDr. Mark February 17, 2025 0 Comments
“When Lot still hesitated, the angels seized his hand and the hands of his wife and two daughters and rushed them to safety outside the city, for the Lord was merciful. When they were safely out of the city, one of the angels ordered, “Run for your lives! And don’t look back or stop anywhere in the valley! Escape to the mountains, or you will be swept away!” “Oh no, my lord!” Lot...

DON’T BE FOOLED BY THE OUTSIDE PRESENTATION

ByDr. Mark October 6, 2024 0 Comments
“Don't depend on things like fancy hairdos or gold jewelry or expensive clothes to make you look beautiful. Be beautiful in your heart by being gentle and quiet. This kind of beauty will last, and God considers it very special.” (I Peter 3:3-4 Contemporary English Version) I have two lessons for you this morning. The first is simply the admonition above. It speaks for itself. Indeed, take...