Tag: New

NEW YEAR’S EVE ADVICE

ByDr. Mark December 31, 2022 0 Comments
From experience I know how New Year’s Eve can be filled with all kinds of excitement, enticement, and the enjoyment that is found in gatherings where normal behavior is sometimes neglected, the loud music is never rejected, and into your world, all kinds of folks, saved and unsaved can be expected.  Therefore, speaking from past experiences and injecting some spiritual tangents, advice from...

ON MY “GET RID OF IT” LIST

ByDr. Mark December 30, 2022 0 Comments
“Not that I have already grasped it all or have already become perfect, but I press on…” (Philippians 3:12a) I used a teaser at the end of the yesterday’s meditation, trying to entice you to tune in today, hoping that I might share my note on what I had on my “Get Rid of It” list, as I go from this present year into the next year.  And perhaps if I am a little transparent and truly...

START THIS MORNING WITH A SONG

ByDr. Mark August 21, 2022 0 Comments
“O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.” (Psalm 102:1 KJV) Start this Sunday morning with a song, not just any song, but this particular song, “Jesus Will Work It Out!’  Tell Alexa to play that specific song, sang by the Georgia Mass Choir.  If you don’t have Alexa, look it up on the Internet.  The song is just a little over six minutes long, so it will...

OXYMORONS

ByDr. Mark April 3, 2022 0 Comments
“Your old evil desires were nailed to the cross with him; that part of you that loves to sin was crushed and fatally wounded, so that your sin-loving body is no longer under sin’s control, no longer needs to be a slave to sin; for when you are deadened to sin you are freed from all its allure and its power over you.” (Romans 6:6-7 The Living Bible) Dead or alive is an expression that...

PURSUITS FOR THE NEW YEAR

ByDr. Mark December 31, 2021 0 Comments
“He who pursues righteousness and loyalty finds life, righteousness and honor.” (Proverbs 21:21) A faithful deacon at our church has grown leaps and bounds since he came to Christ.  His interest in the word of God is incredible.  He has read completely through the Bible, more than once.  He has done a theme based or topical study.  He loves verse by verse studies. ...

THE NEW YEAR BOUNCE BACK

ByDr. Mark December 29, 2021 0 Comments
“The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.” (Job 17:9 NLT) When you were young and glad it was winter break, you were excited at first.  Then came the long days where you were bored to tears and it took the cheering up or encouragement of parent to have you show some resilience; the ability to bounce back.  This was followed by using your...

WEAR YOUR COLOR THIS WEEKEND

ByDr. Mark October 9, 2021 0 Comments
“Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.” (Ephesians 4:24 NLT) Skipping through the TV channels on a work break, I got to the home décor station.  A guest designer was talking about the psychology of colors.  I did not watch the show, opting to see what was going on in the world of sports.  However, that topic, “the psychology of colors”...

YOU KNOW YOU ARE OLD WHEN…

ByDr. Mark January 16, 2021 0 Comments
“It is because of the Lord’s lovingkindnesses that we are not consumed, because His compassions never fail.  They are new every morning; great and beyond measure is Your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23 AMP) Last night I was joking with one of my sons and my wife about “you know you are old when...”.  One of my expressions, easy to state because of personal experiences is...