Tag: See

TELESCOPIC OR MICROSCOPIC?

ByDr. Mark June 6, 2026 2 Comments
In one of our four Bible Study classes this week we covered Nehemiah 11; a chapter which deals with the repopulating of Jerusalem and the other cities of Judah. At the appropriate time, participants were asked whether Nehemiah had a telescopic or microscopic view of his work. In other words, they were being asked if Nehemiah was just interested and/or focused in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalen...

MUST Cs

ByDr. Mark February 8, 2026 0 Comments
“Now when our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that God had frustrated their plan, then all of us returned to the wall, each one to his work. And from that day on, half of my servants carried on the work while half of them kept hold of the spears, the shields, the bows, and the coats of mail; and the captains were behind all the house of Judah.” (Nehemiah 4:15-16 NASB At our...

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT’S IN YOUR HAND!

ByDr. Mark November 16, 2024 0 Comments
“What is that in your hand?” (Exodus 4:2a New International Version) One adult, whether in gest or just remembering an object, participative lesson that his father used with his siblings and him, told me that if his children ever start to complain about “not having nuthin,” he would apply the same lesson that was used on him so his children would focus on being thankful for every...

CANCELING THE CONSIDERATION OF THE COGNITIVE ONLY

ByDr. Mark September 22, 2024 0 Comments
(Alternate Title: Stop Seeing Just The Staff!) “Moses objected, “They won’t trust me. They won’t listen to a word I say. They’re going to say, ‘God? Appear to him? Hardly!’” So God said, “What’s that in your hand?” “A staff.” “Throw it on the ground.” He threw it. It became a snake; Moses jumped back—fast!God said to Moses, “Reach out and grab it by the...

THE “I” IN THE IDIOM”

ByDr. Mark November 28, 2023 0 Comments
“Can’t see the forest for the trees.” As I was looking out the kitchen window, I could see the lake right behind the house whose waters were being blown eastward by a persistent wind. I could see the playground where robust children, releasing energy could be seen.  This was quite the opposite of what I could see in the spring and summer months, filled with days when the children...

GOOD NEWS FOR YOUR JOURNEY

ByDr. Mark August 19, 2021 0 Comments
“The Lord is your protector; the Lord is your shade on your right hand.  The sun will not beat down on you by day, nor the moon by night.  The Lord will protect you from all evil; He will keep your soul. The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in from this time and forever.” (Psalm 121:5-8 NASB) As a young adolescent on a hot summer day, much like today, a new graduate of the...