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“WAIT AND BETTER WILL SHOW UP”

ByDr. Mark May 21, 2023 0 Comments
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31 KJV) Twice during the same week I visited a physician.  As you know, the first things that take place at a visit is being weighed, having your temperature taken, and your assigned nurse gets a blood...

THE PICTURES OF THE FAITHFUL

ByDr. Mark May 11, 2023 0 Comments
“Suppose one of you had a hundred sheep and lost one.  Wouldn’t you leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the lost one until you found it?  When found, you can be sure you would put it across your shoulders, rejoicing, and when you got home call in your friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Celebrate with me! I’ve found my lost sheep!’  Count on it—there’s more joy in...

THE CEREAL, THE CHIPS, AND THE COUNSELOR

ByDr. Mark May 4, 2023 0 Comments
“I have treasured Your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against You.” (Psalm 119:11 NASB) You have occasionally heard factual stories that are focused on my trips to the grocery store over the last five years.  Well, here is another one.  Earlier this week, I went to the store with the shopping list that was composed by my spouse.  I say “composed,” because it is...

TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR READING HABITS

ByDr. Mark May 2, 2023 0 Comments
“People need every word that God has spoken.” (Matthew 4:4b Contemporary English Version) When I retrieve the daily mail from my mailbox, I pause, flip through the envelopes, and look to see what was delivered.  Most of the time it is a bill, an acknowledgement or receipt for paying a bill, an enticement to make a new bill, a political campaign postcard that promises to take action with a...

WHEN THE DEVICE GETS IT WRONG

ByDr. Mark April 28, 2023 0 Comments
“Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.” (Psalm 5:19b NIV) If You use Alexa or Siri, I am sure “she” did not comply with your request at some time or the other.  It happens to me all the time.  When I asked her to play “Be Thankful for What You’ve Got,” she played that old song that said, “You may not drive a great bug car, diamond in the back, big white...

THREE THOUGHTS

ByDr. Mark April 20, 2023 0 Comments
If it had not been the Lord who was on our side.” (Psalm 124:2a King James Version) First Thought:  Yesterday morning I was thinking about how the various neighborhoods and familiar streets that I drive through on Sunday, how they all bring back memories of the past; some struggling times, some successful times, and some situations where sin got in.  I was thankful for the former because God...

THE LORD’S ADDENDUM

ByDr. Mark April 14, 2023 0 Comments
“It is because of the Lord’s lovingkindnesses that we are not consumed, because His compassions never fail.  They are new every morning; great and beyond measure is Your faithfulness.”(Luke 24:1-9 NASB) The April 11 meditation was entitled, “Have A Good Day.”  You can refer back to what was written on that day if you choose to do so.  But the important thing om this Friday...

THE BIG LIAR

ByDr. Mark March 28, 2023 0 Comments
"…the devil…  He has always hated the truth because there is no truth in him.  When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies." – (John 8:44 NLT) Monday morning I received two texts with totally opposite messages.  One text expressed pessimism pertaining to a personal challenge.  The other text conveyed certain optimism when it came to their...

“ESCUCHA TITO!”

ByDr. Mark March 23, 2023 0 Comments
“My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands.  Tune your ears to wisdom and concentrate on understanding.  Cry out for insight and ask for understanding.  Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures.  Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God.” (Proverbs 2:1-5 NLT) My bilingual two-year old...

BUMPS, BRUISES, BURDENS, & BLUES

ByDr. Mark March 22, 2023 0 Comments
“Call on Me in the day of trouble; I will rescue you, and you shall honor and glorify Me.” (Psalm 50:15 Amplified Bible) Bumps, bruises, burdens, and blues…oh my! Sunday, we sang one of our church congregation’s favorite songs, “He Brought Me Through This and Brought Me Through That.”  It should be one of every believer’s favorite songs as they take a tour down memory lane and...