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THE HELP

ByDr. Mark July 13, 2024 0 Comments
“God is our refuge and strength, a very ready help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1 NASB) Wait! This is not a movie review! Read on! In a recent Bible Study class, when asked about takeaways from the session, Pastor M.R. King said that one of the last comments that was made was his takeaway list. That last comment was regarding how the Lord saves the righteous in their times of trouble and that...

YES! THERE ARE STRINGS ATTACHED!

ByDr. Mark July 12, 2024 0 Comments
“Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart , and they said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what are we to do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ because of the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and your children and for all who...

THE USE OF KPI IN THE CHURCH

ByDr. Mark July 11, 2024 2 Comments
“Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.” (Proverbs 15:22 NLT Version) From the start of the church where I have pastored since 1990, instead of establishing a traditional board comprised of Deacons, Deaconesses, and Trustees, I organized a Leadership Council. As the Pastor, I still perform my role of leading the congregation, but I strongly depend on the input of the...

IT’S NOT MY COMPULSION, IT’S MY CANVAS!

ByDr. Mark July 10, 2024 0 Comments
“We must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work.” (John 9:4 The Amplified Bible) Every day I change something in my house. I exchange the placement of lamps, furniture, décor accent pieces and wall hangings. Some might say it’s my compulsion, but I say in reference to my house, it’s my canvas. Yes, I think of my house, even unused rooms,...

ME TOO!

ByDr. Mark June 28, 2024 2 Comments
“One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” (John 9:25b NIV) Many or most believers who were blind, can say, “But now they see.” Jesus made the difference for them, and for me too! Believers can also reveal that they were not always like they are now. Not only are they better, but that they are still striving for perfection, and achieving excellent Christian lives as they strive....

PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS IN THE CHURCH

ByDr. Mark June 4, 2024 0 Comments
 “What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, even as the Lord gave opportunity to each one. I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing the growth. So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but God who causes the growth. Now the one who plants and the one who waters are one; but each will receive his own reward...

IT’S NOT A BARRIER OR AN EXCUSE!

ByDr. Mark May 30, 2024 0 Comments
“After he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked faithfully with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters. Altogether, Enoch lived a total of 365 years. Enoch walked faithfully with God… (Genesis 5:22-24a NIV) Age is not a barrier or an excuse, my friend. The phrase, “Age is just a number” is an idiom that came about in the 20th century. Relatively new, right. Perhaps...

TECHNOLOGY VERSUS THE TENETS

ByDr. Mark May 26, 2024 0 Comments
“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.” (Isaiah 40:8 NASB) When it comes to technology versus the tenets, the former changes, the latter does not change, never fade, stands forever. Do you remember when children could be told they had to go to be when TV went off, around 11:00 p.m. and that was on Friday nights only? Now, largely because of technology,...

NOT OVERLOOKING THE CHANCE

ByDr. Mark May 25, 2024 0 Comments
“So then, as often as we have the chance, we should do good to everyone, and especially to those who belong to our family in the faith.” (Galatians 6:10 Good News Translation) Many times, we overlook the chance to do something good. Perhaps we overlook our opportunities help someone, hold another up emotionally, heighten someone’s self-esteem, or to hastily rectify situations. I received a...

EITHER FOLLOW THROUGH OR FORWARD TO

ByDr. Mark May 15, 2024 0 Comments
“Heaven can be entered only through the narrow gate! The highway to hellis broad, and its gate is wide enough for all the multitudes who choose its easy way. But the Gateway to Life is small, and the road is narrow, and only a few ever find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14 The Living Bible) You have a choice of what to do with this morning’s meditation. You can either follow through or forward...