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“YOU CAN GET BACK ON YOUR PHONE CALL NOW!”

ByDr. Mark February 3, 2024 0 Comments
“Very early the next morning before daylight, Jesus got up and went to a place where he could be alone and pray.” (Mark 1:35 Contemporary English Version) Jesus, in the opening verse, not only shows us that we need to find a place where we can be alone, and once there we should pray. He also shows us by example that sometimes the best time to pray is early in the morning. Listen!  Why wait...

A NOT SO FUNNY COMEDY

ByDr. Mark February 2, 2024 0 Comments
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him]not even one thing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of mankind.” (John 1:1-4 New American Standard Bible) One day this week, I finished my early morning...

THE BANK TELLER DID IT!

ByDr. Mark January 18, 2024 2 Comments
“Be gentle and ready to forgive; never hold grudges. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” (Colossians 3:13 The Living Bible) The teller that helps me at my bank already has a high rating from me for the customer service she provides. When I have to wait my turn in line, I am hoping that I don’t get anyone else to assist me with my banking transactions. For you see,...

HE IS NOT A REFEREE!

ByDr. Mark January 17, 2024 0 Comments
“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and remind you of all that I said to you.” (John 14:26 NASB) Being a referee at a basketball game at any level can be frustrating, and even fosters a feeling of sadness. That’s understandable, when you consider how many unnerving times parents, players, and paying fans, people who are...

IN TIMES LIKE THESE…PRAY!

ByDr. Mark January 5, 2024 0 Comments
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm 34:18 NLT) In times like these, we who are in the land of the living, ought to be included in the number described by the saying, “Somebody prayed for me.”  In times like these, pray! Pray for others! For all those who have lost loved ones, let us pray for their comfort today. Perhaps you...

AN ALPHABETIC ESSENTIAL

ByDr. Mark January 1, 2024 0 Comments
“At this the woman came and fell at his feet. “Help me, sir!” she said. Jesus answered, “It isn't right to take the children's food and throw it to the dogs.” “That's true, sir,” she answered, “but even the dogs eat the leftovers that fall from their masters' table.” So, Jesus answered her, “You are a woman of great faith! What you want will be done for you.” And at that...

WANDERING INTO THE NEW YEAR

ByDr. Mark December 31, 2023 0 Comments
“Oh, love the Lord, all you His saints, for the Lord preserves the faithful, but amply repays the one who acts in pride. Be strong, and He will strengthen your heart, all you who wait for the Lord.” (Psalm 31:23-24 Modern English Version) In a book entitled “The Works of Maupassant,” there is a short story, “Miss Harriet.” Here is an excerpt from that story, “At the time I was...

SURVIVING THE CHAOS

ByDr. Mark December 30, 2023 0 Comments
“You will continually hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end  . For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs  .” (Matthew 24:6-8 The Amplified Bible) In...

THE COST OF WHINING

ByDr. Mark December 29, 2023 0 Comments
“Do everything without complaining...” (Philippians 2:14 NLT) There is a sign affixed to the top of the entry door to my wife’s home office that says, “THERE WILL BE A $5.00 Charge for Whining.” What caught my attention were the words in capital letter, “THERE WILL BE A.” Synonyms for whining include moaning, grumbling, and of course, complaining. While the sign on the door was...

NOW THE REAL WORK BEGINS

ByDr. Mark December 27, 2023 0 Comments
“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.”(Colossians 3:23 NLT) Monday you opened up gifts that had to be assembled.  Following detailed instructions with innumerable steps, you put together the furniture you ordered online, You worked hard to assemble the multiple pieces and you smiled when you did not have one part or screw...