Tag: The

THE FIRES OF LIFE

ByDr. Mark December 31, 2024 0 Comments
“Jesus was arrested and led away to the house of the high priest, while Peter followed at a distance. Some people built a fire in the middle of the courtyard and were sitting around it. Peter sat there with them, and a servant girl saw him. Then after she had looked at him carefully, she said, “This man was with Jesus!” Peter said, “Woman, I don't even know that man!” A little later...

WHAT’S RIGHT WHEN ALL GOES WRONG?

ByDr. Mark December 30, 2024 0 Comments
“God keeps track of the decent folk; what they do won’t soon be forgotten.In hard times, they’ll hold their heads high; when the shelves are bare, they’ll be full.” (Psalm 37:18-19 The Message Bible) This is your Monday Short Meditation. Rejoice! Yes, rejoice, but read on! Mother J. King and Mother F. Jamison shared the same perspective, expressed in wise words gained through their...

INFLATION, INFATUATION, IN FACT

ByDr. Mark December 26, 2024 0 Comments
It is the day after Christmas and all throughout your house, virtual and very real pockets are not as heavy due to inflation, persons because of someone or something are still experiencing that special day infatuation, and people are in fact on one side or the other of the closing verse below. Now I know you are on the right side, but what about others in your house? Do you have some work to do,...

RUN THE PLAY!

ByDr. Mark December 24, 2024 0 Comments
“When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my...

HURRY TO GET THERE!

ByDr. Mark December 22, 2024 0 Comments
This morning, December 22, is the birthday of my youngest brother who transitioned to be with the Lord just a few years ago. Missed by many and gone far too soon, he was a very accomplished musician whose legacy started in grade school where he was All-City, playing the trombone. His love for music continued as he started playing bass. As a teenager, he was part of a local high school trio that...

THE STAR IN THE STORY!

ByDr. Mark December 18, 2024 0 Comments
“Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem, in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. At about that time some astrologers from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in far-off eastern lands and have come to worship him.” King Herod was deeply disturbed by their question, and all Jerusalem was filled with rumors. He...

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

ByDr. Mark December 16, 2024 0 Comments
“When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and He stayed by the seashore.” (Mark 5:21 NASB) Can we talk? Thank you! As late as Thursday I was contemplating announcing today, early Monday morning, that I would be discontinuing Mark Writes at the end of this month. My wife and children have given me insistent input, intended to...

THE BEST THINGS HAPPEN IN THE MORNING!

ByDr. Mark December 15, 2024 0 Comments
I won’t argue against the position that good things happen in the dark times of life, literally or figuratively. However, I will put forth the thought that the best things happen in the morning. The singing of the birds in the morning, the sun coming out of its overnight hiding in the morning, and the sureness of being blessed when we see a day we have never seen before happens in the morning....

THE BATS OUT OF HADES

ByDr. Mark December 14, 2024 0 Comments
Let me meddle and minister to all that must make their way to a made appointment or maybe their place of employment! I’ll start by restating the title in an acceptable, not profane way and end with a reminder that relates to making your presence known among the assembly of the saints tomorrow. The restating: Don’t be one of “The Bats Out Of Hades” as you drive on the streets and...

LET THE SAME THING BE SAID OF YOU!

ByDr. Mark December 13, 2024 0 Comments
“When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and He stayed by the seashore.” (Matthew 5:21 NASB In this week’s Bible Study classes at our church, we continued working through the Gospel according to Mark. We are in chapter 5 where we have been studying verse by verse. In the prior two weeks we looked at Jesus’ prerogatives, His...