Tag: Finding

WHAT’S RIGHT WHEN ALL GOES WRONG?

ByDr. Mark December 30, 2024 0 Comments
“God keeps track of the decent folk; what they do won’t soon be forgotten.In hard times, they’ll hold their heads high; when the shelves are bare, they’ll be full.” (Psalm 37:18-19 The Message Bible) This is your Monday Short Meditation. Rejoice! Yes, rejoice, but read on! Mother J. King and Mother F. Jamison shared the same perspective, expressed in wise words gained through their...

FINDING NEW STUFF IN OLD PLACES

ByDr. Mark September 28, 2024 0 Comments
“Josiah was eight years old when he began to rule. He ruled 31 years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jedidah the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath. Josiah did what the Lord said was right. He followed God like his ancestor David. Josiah obeyed God’s teachings—he did exactly what God wanted. During the 18th year that Josiah was king, he sent Shaphan son of Azaliah son of Meshullam, the...

FINDING THE LOST

ByDr. Mark October 31, 2023 0 Comments
“If you see a cow or sheep wandering around lost, take the animal back to its owner.  If the owner lives too far away, or if you don't know who the owner is, take the animal home with you and take care of it.  The owner will come looking for the animal, and then you can give it back.  That's what you should do if you find anything that belongs to someone else.  Do whatever you can to help,...

CHECKING ALL THE BOXES

ByDr. Mark March 10, 2023 0 Comments
“You must be born again.” (John 3:7b NLT) Tuesday night on the way from tutoring elementary students at out church, I turned the car radio to a nationwide, syndicated, popular radio show called “The Eliott Show.”  Aside from playing Top 40 songs, this talented young host engages in conversations about a variety of topics, including relationships.  Now don’t downplay this as not being...

WHERE IS SHE?

ByDr. Mark October 10, 2022 0 Comments
“I love those who love me; and those who seek me early and diligently will find me.” (Proverbs 8:17 Amplified Bible) Do you remember the children’s book that came out in 1987 entitled, “Where’s Waldo?”  Children used to read it and diligently search illustrations/images on drawings that spanned two-pages, trying to find where Waldo was hiding.  Keep the image you just imagined in...

“YOU MAY NOT BE OUT OF THE WOODS YET, BUT…”

ByDr. Mark June 30, 2022 0 Comments
“I look up to the mountains—does my help come from there?  My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth!” (Psalm 121:1-2 NLT) A group of campers left their campsite and went on a hike in the woods, starting their adventure just before the sun went down.  Only one of the campers took a flashlight.  The others apparently assumed that the hike would be quick, and they...