Tag: Making

EXCUSES? THERE ARE NONE!

ByDr. Mark April 27, 2024 0 Comments
“Then Moses said, “What if they will not believe me or listen to what I say? For they may say, ‘The Lord has not appeared to you.’ "The Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” And he said, “A staff.” Then He said, “Throw it on the ground.” So, he threw it on the ground, and it turned into a serpent; and Moses fled from it. But the Lord said to Moses, “Reach...

THE TIGHT SHOES THAT WERE TOO TIGHT

ByDr. Mark March 13, 2023 0 Comments
“For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions.  These are not from the Father but are from this world.” (I John 2:16 NLT) Mario was an adolescent boy who lived in one of the old federal apartment projects, consisting of three buildings, each with their own street address and entry way.  Each...

YOU CAN MAKE IT!

ByDr. Mark December 13, 2022 0 Comments
“Suddenly, God, your light floods my path, God drives out the darkness.  I smash the bands of marauders; I vault the high fences.  What a God!  His road stretches straight and smooth.  Every God-direction is road-tested. Everyone who runs toward him makes it.” (2 Samuel 22:29-31 MSG) God is sending a specific message to all of us for a specific purpose this morning.  Most of us have...

DECISIONS WITHOUT DISCOVERY

ByDr. Mark August 12, 2022 0 Comments
“Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” (Jeremiah 33:3 NASB) The server at a big chain restaurant was cleaning the tables next to where I was sitting.  This person had four gold stars on her apron.  The stars indicate how well one provides service.  Just as a side note, even if we are the best in serving, in any capacity, we...

“MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME”

ByDr. Mark June 26, 2022 0 Comments
“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.  Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” (Ephesians 5:15-17 NIV) Late Thursday night, after going to be about 10:10 p.m., I woke up, wide awake I grabbed the TV remote to get enough light to see what time it was according to the...

ANOTHER SPLENDID SPLENDA INSPIRATION

ByDr. Mark April 19, 2022 0 Comments
“And now I have a word for you who brashly announce, “Today—at the latest, tomorrow—we’re off to such and such a city for the year.  We’re going to start a business and make a lot of money.”  You don’t know the first thing about tomorrow.  You’re nothing but a wisp of fog, catching a brief bit of sun before disappearing.  Instead, make it a habit to say, “If the Master...

STOP WITH THE EXCUSES ALREADY!

ByDr. Mark June 21, 2021 0 Comments
“And now come, and I will send you to Pharaoh, so that you may bring My people, the sons of Israel, out of Egypt.” But Moses said to God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the sons of Israel out of Egypt?” And He said, “Assuredly I will be with you, and this shall be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: when you have brought the people out...

THE WORLD IS YOUR PEW

ByDr. Mark October 13, 2020 1 Comment
“And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.  Go therefore and make disciples…”(Matthew 28:18-19a NASB) Making disciples is not reserved for those who make God’s word known as they stand straight to speak in that sacred section of the sanctuary called the pulpit.  Making disciples is not restricted to the experiences...