Tag: Holding

HOLDING OTHERS ACCOUNTABLE

ByDr. Mark October 12, 2022 0 Comments
“My dear brothers and sisters, if someone among you wanders away from the truth and is brought back, you can be sure that whoever brings the sinner back from wandering will save that person from death and bring about the forgiveness of many sins.” (James 5:19-20 NLT) It worked both ways in the case of two siblings I knew in my youthful days.  When it came to doing their assigned chores, one...

DO SOME HOLDING DURING YOUR UNFOLDING

ByDr. Mark January 26, 2022 0 Comments
“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” (Genesis 50:20a ESV) Speak the words of Joseph as found in his story in Genesis.  Speak to your problems that seem to have staged an ambush, a surprise attack, on your peace of mind!  Speak to the pits of despair that have pulled you down to populate them to the point of depression or disillusionment.  Speak...

DR. ROBINSON AND “THIS HAT”

ByDr. Mark June 20, 2021 0 Comments
 “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Psalm 27:17 NIV) My neighbor of over 30 years passed away not too long ago.  His name was Dr. Robinson.  Note that we just called each other “Pastor.” But  Dr. Robinson, was not only a pastor, a friend, an example of a good family man, a scholar, and one who lived a godly life; not only was he a great role model...