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MOVE OUT OF THE WAY!

ByDr. Mark October 1, 2025 0 Comments
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you.  I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10 NASB) Young Drew was riding his new bike up and down the block, staying on the sidewalk for safety. It was his first big boy bicycle, and he was enjoying every minute of his ride. Drew’s street was not a...

THAT OTHER PART GOT ME!

ByDr. Mark September 29, 2025 2 Comments
When he came back to His disciples, He found them sound asleep. He said to Peter, ‘Can’t you stick it out with me a single hour? Stay alert; be in prayer so you don’t wander into temptation without even knowing you’re in danger. There is a part of you that is eager, ready for anything in God. But there’s another part that’s as lazy as an old dog sleeping by the fire.’” (Matthew...

SIGHT FOR THE BLIND

ByDr. Mark September 26, 2025 2 Comments
“The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; the Lord raises those who are brought down; the Lord loves the righteous.” (Psalm 146:8 Modern English Version) I can’t remember where I heard the following quote last week, “There are none so blind as those who will not see first.”  But the truth of these words was so accurate that I had to search and find who shared such wisdom. I...

THE FIX

ByDr. Mark September 24, 2025 4 Comments
“Do not call to mind the former things or consider things of the past. (Isaiah 43:18 NASB) Flipping channels at the regular speed that is typical for those of the male species, I stopped at a show about addictions. The addictions were not just what typically comes to our minds when we think of the word “addictions”, but they were odd, unique, unusual addictions that certain adults had...

WHERE DO I GO FOR GUIDANCE!

ByDr. Mark September 20, 2025 2 Comments
The Lord says, ‘I will teach you the way you should go; I will instruct you and advise you.’” (Psalm 32:8 Good News Translation) This week I got a call from a person who lives in another part of the country. He knew I pastored a church and started our conversation by sharing that he had some things on his mind and he wanted to know where to go for wisdom. Instead of acting like I was the...

THE BEGGING TABLE

ByDr. Mark September 5, 2025 2 Comments
“The Spirit told Philip, “Climb into the chariot.” Running up alongside, Philip heard the eunuch reading Isaiah and asked, “Do you understand what you’re reading?” He answered, “How can I without some help?” and invited Philip into the chariot with him. The passage he was reading was this: ‘As a sheep led to slaughter, and quiet as a lamb being sheared, He was silent, saying...

THE FITTED SHEET

ByDr. Mark August 29, 2025 2 Comments
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (I John 1:9 New King James Version) Here is a prelude to “The Fitted Sheet.” A famous pastor, a very erudite theologian, a musicologist, and a historian, once said, “Christians are not failures, but we do have failings.” I agree and I thank God for how He forgives...

THE SONG THAT MADE MOMMA SHOUT

ByDr. Mark August 26, 2025 2 Comments
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.  Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you.  I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10 NLT Version) One Sunday when I was a youngster, I decided to forego sitting with the other young people who regularly sat in the two rows near the back of the church, on pews located in the center section of...

TIME TO REMIND YOU OF THE UNFOLDING

ByDr. Mark August 21, 2025 0 Comments
“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good…” (Genesis 50:20 King James Version) I don’t know what’s going on in your life; don’t know if you feel like it’s the best of times or the worst of times; don’t know if you feel triumphant or troubled; don’t know if you consider yourself up or down. But listen! What I do know is that God is not through with...

BRINGING THE DEAD TO LIFE…WITH JESUS!

ByDr. Mark August 20, 2025 1 Comment
“Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus, but oddly, when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed on where he was for two more days. After the two days, he said to his disciples, “Let’s go back to Judea.” They said, “Rabbi, you can’t do that. The Jews are out to kill you, and you’re going back?” Jesus replied, “Are there not twelve hours of daylight? Anyone who walks in...