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THE OPEN DOOR POLICY

ByDr. Mark August 23, 2024 0 Comments
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” (Psalm 55:22 NIV) It’s been over 13 years since I worked as a HR Executive, yet every once and a while I still get calls from associates at various levels seeking advice at no charge. That’s okay, as long as I can be helpful. This week I had one of those calls, asking me about my former...

PRAY FOR OUR CITIES!

ByDr. Mark August 18, 2024 0 Comments
This Sunday morning, at prayer time at your local church, please pray for the cities in this country. Then, get specific and pray for the city in which you reside. Keep it up doing the week and as conditions are worsening, crime is rising, and the unbelieving our threatening, instilling fear, and affecting everyday social manners.  Pray for our cities in your favorite, personal place that...

A BETTER HOUSE

ByDr. Mark August 9, 2024 0 Comments
During my time watching HGTV shows, I learned that a house is not just a house, really. I learned that there are various types of houses: Brownstone houses, Cape Cod houses, Cottage Style houses, Colonial houses, Craftsman houses, Farmhouses, French Colonial houses, Mediterranean houses, and Mid-Century houses, just to name a few. This is very different than how I looked at houses when I wanted...

THE WALLS SPEAK ONCE AGAIN!

ByDr. Mark August 7, 2024 0 Comments
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1 King James Version) Once again, my walls “spoke” to me, providing some inspiration and appreciation for the continuing presence of God in my life and yours too, fellow believer. How did the wall “speak?” I went into the guest bathroom, just doing a room check since we hardly ever used the downstairs rooms. They are...

LOOK FORWARD, NOT BACKWARD!

ByDr. Mark August 4, 2024 0 Comments
“No, dear brothers, I am still not all I should be, but I am bringing all my energies to bear on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God is calling us up to heaven because of what Christ Jesus did for us.” (Philippians 3:13-14 The Living Bible) Have you ever noticed how professional...

MAKE THE CALL

ByDr. Mark July 31, 2024 0 Comments
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” (Maya Angelou) In movies where a major decision has to be made affecting a large population, you have heard the phrase, “Make the call.” In professional basketball, players who are in disagreement with a call made by the official extend their hands...

NOW I SEE! THE WORST WAS ACTUALLY THE BEST!

ByDr. Mark July 28, 2024 0 Comments
“… but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive. (Genesis 50:b) NASB 1995 Version) It’s been 13 years since I headed up the Human Resources Department at a major corporation’s mid-west distribution center. Reluctantly, I had to retire because of an inner ear condition. For years I was haunted by that decision and thought that...

WHAT HE SAID

ByDr. Mark July 26, 2024 0 Comments
“We know that we have passed out of death into Life, because we love the brothers and sisters. He who does not love remains in death.” (I John 3:14 The Amplified Bible) Tuesday morning, just a few days after I had preached on the subject, “Move The Love Needle,” I was going through a photo album put together by some of my relatives who recognize the value of preserving our family...

DO YOU NEED TO BE ASKED THE SAME THING?

ByDr. Mark July 24, 2024 0 Comments
“Then he came there to a cave and spent the night there; and behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and He said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” And he said, “I have been very zealous for the Lord, the God of armies; for the sons of Israel have abandoned Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. And I alone am left; and they have...

BUT MAMMA YOU SAID…

ByDr. Mark July 14, 2024 0 Comments
“If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers—most of which are never even seen—don’t you think he’ll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? What I’m trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God’s giving. People who don’t know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you...