Tag: God

THANK GOD PRAYING IS NOT ON AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM

ByDr. Mark October 13, 2022 0 Comments
“We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but he is ready to hear those who worship him and do his will.” (John 9:31 NLT) Often the audiences laugh at a comedian’s routine because their jokes contain something that they can relate to by their personal experiences.  This past weekend, a well-known comedian was sharing a humorous exaggeration of his experience on an automated system,...

THIS IS MY HOUSE!

ByDr. Mark September 22, 2022 0 Comments
“Whether we live or die, it must be for the Lord.” (Romans 14:8a CEV) The title, in light of our opening verse, reveals the wrong attitude when we consider we are earthen tabernacles, created to serve a Sovereign God; created to live for the Lord.  The rules in the house in which we live and the “house” in which my soul abides belong to God.  Henceforth, I can’t apply the same...

WHAT IF GOD ACTED LIKE THE WORLD ACTS?

ByDr. Mark September 1, 2022 0 Comments
“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’” (Matthew 5:38 NASB) Six times in the Sermon on the Mount, found in The Book of Matthew, chapters 5-7, Jesus makes the following preliminary remark that precedes a valuable teaching, “You have heard…”  He uses these words as a preface to what He has to say about adultery.  He uses these same words,...

THERE IS ALWAYS THE RELIABLE “GO-TO”

ByDr. Mark August 30, 2022 0 Comments
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and the One who rescues me; my God, my rock and strength in whom I trust and take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower—my stronghold.” (Psalm 18:2 The Amplified Bible) In sports, athletes have their “go-to” moves.  Basketball, hockey players, have their “go to moves,” also known as signature moves.  When there wasn’t...

“MOMENT CHRISTIANS VS. LIFETIME CHRISTIANS”

ByDr. Mark May 22, 2022 0 Comments
“Then a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, my Chosen One.  Listen to him.”(Mark 9: 35 NLT) It is Sunday morning!  You and I both are ready to hear a word from the Lord.  We have waited for this moment where He will send us a specific message by a specific message for a specific purpose!  The Lord will have our full attention!  We will not only hear the words...

“SANDBOX THEOLOGY”

ByDr. Mark May 18, 2022 0 Comments
“…indeed, I will greatly bless you, and I will greatly multiply your seed as the stars of the heavens and as the sand, which is on the seashore; and your seed shall possess the gate of their enemies.” (Genesis 22:18 NASB) Abraham was surely blessed because he did not withhold his son, his only son, whom he loved on Mount Moriah.  You know the story.  Abraham was ready to...

“YOU BETTER RECOGNIZE!”

ByDr. Mark May 15, 2022 0 Comments
“God, my shepherd! I don’t need a thing.  You have bedded me down in lush meadows, you find me quiet pools to drink from.  True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction.  Even when the way goes through Death Valley, I’m not afraid when you walk at my side. Your trusty shepherd’s crook makes me feel secure.” (Psalm 23: 1-4 The Message Bible) Good...

“NOT CELEBRATED, NOT HIGHLIGHTED, NOT RECOGNIZED”

ByDr. Mark April 29, 2022 0 Comments
“When you do something for someone else, don’t call attention to yourself.  You’ve seen them in action, I’m sure— ‘playactors’ I call them—treating prayer meeting and street corner alike as a stage, acting compassionate as long as someone is watching, playing to the crowds.  They get applause, true, but that’s all they get.  When you help someone out, don’t think about how...

“UNLIMITED”

ByDr. Mark April 25, 2022 0 Comments
“Do you have any idea how powerful God is?  Have you ever heard of a teacher like him?  Has anyone ever had to tell him what to do, or correct him, saying, ‘You did that all wrong!’?  Remember, then, to praise his workmanship, which is so often celebrated in song.  Everybody sees it; nobody is too far away to see it.  He is—infinite, greater than anything you could ever imagine or...

TOO GOOD TO KEEP IT TO MYSELF

ByDr. Mark March 19, 2022 0 Comments
“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” (I Thessalonians 5:18 NLT) Listening to the local gospel radio station Thursday morning, one artist verbalized the following tip before he started singing his composition.  The tip: “Thank Him for what didn’t happen.”  The tip affected me, and the way it affected me, well, it was too...