Tag: Life

UNTIED, UNHARMED, AND ULTIMATELY BROUGHT OUT

ByDr. Mark May 22, 2023 0 Comments
“For this reason, because the king’s command was harsh and the furnace had been made extremely hot, the flame of the fire killed those men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.  But these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, fell into the middle of the furnace of blazing fire still tied up.  Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astounded and stood up quickly; he said to his...

BOLDLY RIDE THAT ROLLERCOASTER…AGAIN!

ByDr. Mark March 21, 2023 0 Comments
“Be strong.  Take courage.   Don’t be intimidated. Don’t give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you.  He’s right there with you.  He won’t let you down; He won’t leave you.”(Deuteronomy 31:6 The Message Bible) On visits to big theme parks, filled with a variety of rides and games, food options galore, and the opportunity to just set and observe...

WHATEVER LIFE THROWS AT YOU…

ByDr. Mark March 15, 2023 0 Comments
“I have worked harder, been put in prison more often, been whipped times without number, and faced death again and again.  Five different times the Jewish leaders gave me thirty-nine lashes.  Three times I was beaten with rods.  Once I was stoned.  Three times I was shipwrecked.  Once I spent a whole night and a day adrift at sea.  I have traveled on many long journeys.  I have faced...

DEALING WITH THOSE STUBBORN KNOTS

ByDr. Mark December 22, 2022 0 Comments
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1 NIV) As you may know, I have never been the greatest in tying shoes that stay tied all day.  Repeatedly, almost daily, my effort to master the art of tying my shoelaces is evident by my undone strings.  Many days, my focused effort fails, and I end up with a knot that I believe would challenge the most skilled...

WHEN THE WINDS KEEP ON BLOWING!

ByDr. Mark November 9, 2022 0 Comments
“Awake now, he told the wind to pipe down and said to the sea, “Quiet! Settle down!”  The wind ran out of breath; the sea became smooth as glass.  Jesus reprimanded the disciples: “Why are you such cowards? Don’t you have any faith at all?” (Mark 4:39-40 The Message Bible) One of my younger son’s and his family stopped by last Saturday, in town for a wedding.  We met them at a...

IT’S LIKE MAKING UP THE BED

ByDr. Mark November 1, 2022 0 Comments
“Teach us to use wisely all the time we have.” (Psalm 90:12 Contemporary English Version) It is an everyday thing when it comes to making up our bed.  Daily, we make the decision to either make it up or leave it unmade.  Trained as children to make up our beds, back when we responded to the authority in our homes who told us to do so, saying, “Nobody is going to see it!”  The rebuttal...

WHEN THE ROAD IS CLOSED

ByDr. Mark October 11, 2022 0 Comments
“’For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” (Jeremiah 29:11 The Amplified Bible) If you look at life from a godly perspective and through a God-conscious prism, every experience you have will inspire you.  Consider the following example.   See how it works. Before...

NOW FOCUSING ON YOUR STORMS

ByDr. Mark October 9, 2022 0 Comments
“Stay on good terms with each other, held together by love.” (Hebrews 13:1 The Message Bible) We have all been praying for those who have suffered through the recent strong storms that disrupted or interrupted the lives of so many people.  Keep praying, and if possible, support those who are suffering from tremendous loss through a true relief organization or a specific family.  God will...

LIVING THE LIFE

ByDr. Mark September 28, 2022 0 Comments
“Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.” Proverbs 21:21 NIV) I was treated to a game last week between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox by one of my sons.  While I’m a Yankee fan, have been since my childhood days when Mantle, Berra, Howard, and Maris were playing, my son has always been a Red Sox fan.  Our loyalty as fans varied, but that...

IT’S YOUR SEASON TO BE BLESSED

ByDr. Mark July 29, 2022 0 Comments
“You (God) have defined and established all the borders of the earth ; you have made summer and winter.” (Psalm 74:17 Amplified Bible) Before reading on, stop and reflect on the verse above.  I’m sure that you realize that God is still God.  And being God, He is still in the blessing business.  Think about this!  Now read on! While most people have their favorite...