Tag: Through

THE WATERS, THE RIVERS, AND THE FIRES OF LIFE

ByDr. Mark June 26, 2026 2 Comments
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, nor will the flame burn you. For I am the Lord your God,” (Isaiah 43:2-3a NASB) The Lord woke me up at 3:00 a.m. Wednesday night to write this meditation for you, in advance, scheduled for Friday’s publication. To be...

NAVIGATING THROUGH A CREATOR-DRIVEN WORLD?

ByDr. Mark September 27, 2025 0 Comments
In the beginning God (Elohim) created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1 The Amplified Bible) The headline of an article in the internet included these enticing words in the title, “Navigating Through a Creator-Driven World!” Of course, my curiosity kicked in immediately. Pleasantly surprised initially, I prematurely concluded that the article was an indication that someone had...

“C” YOUR WAY THROUGH IT!

ByDr. Mark November 27, 2024 0 Comments
The “C” in the title it not slang, not a clever abbreviation with no meaning, and not intended to confuse you. Conversely, hopefully, the title intrigued you and inclined you to make it a point to keep reading. What I am about to write is not limited to the holiday season where we hurry around, busy prepping, preparing for people gatherings and plenty of good times. No, what I am about to...

BOLDLY RIDE THAT ROLLERCOASTER…AGAIN!

ByDr. Mark March 21, 2023 0 Comments
“Be strong.  Take courage.   Don’t be intimidated. Don’t give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you.  He’s right there with you.  He won’t let you down; He won’t leave you.”(Deuteronomy 31:6 The Message Bible) On visits to big theme parks, filled with a variety of rides and games, food options galore, and the opportunity to just set and observe...

YOU CAN MAKE IT!

ByDr. Mark December 13, 2022 0 Comments
“Suddenly, God, your light floods my path, God drives out the darkness.  I smash the bands of marauders; I vault the high fences.  What a God!  His road stretches straight and smooth.  Every God-direction is road-tested. Everyone who runs toward him makes it.” (2 Samuel 22:29-31 MSG) God is sending a specific message to all of us for a specific purpose this morning.  Most of us have...

IN THE WE HOURS

ByDr. Mark August 2, 2022 0 Comments
“Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.  From the end of the earth, I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” (Psalm 61:1-2 NKJV) There is not a typo in the title above.  I mean “We” and not “Wee.”  You may read this in the wee hours of the morning today, between midnight and when the sun rises.  Or perhaps your...

“FOLLOWING TODAY’S SERVICE”

ByDr. Mark June 19, 2022 0 Comments
“Which of these three do you think proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell into the robber’s hands?”  And he (the certain lawyer) said, “The one who showed mercy toward him.  And Jesus said to him, “Go and do the same.” (Luke 10:36-37 NASB) I was going to entitle this message, “Followers Follow Thru,” but I decided on the title above because it is more “right now”...

THE GOING THROUGH

ByDr. Mark December 23, 2021 0 Comments
“Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I have everything I need!  He lets me rest in the meadow grass and leads me beside the quiet streams.  He gives me new strength.  He helps me do what honors him the most.  Even when walking through the dark valley of death I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me, guarding, guiding all the way.  You provide delicious food for me in the presence...

GOOD NEWS FOR YOUR JOURNEY

ByDr. Mark August 19, 2021 0 Comments
“The Lord is your protector; the Lord is your shade on your right hand.  The sun will not beat down on you by day, nor the moon by night.  The Lord will protect you from all evil; He will keep your soul. The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in from this time and forever.” (Psalm 121:5-8 NASB) As a young adolescent on a hot summer day, much like today, a new graduate of the...

PRESSING ON THROUGH THE PAIN

ByDr. Mark May 18, 2021 0 Comments
“He will keep in perfect peace all those who trust in him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord!” (Isaiah 26:3 The Living Bible) This past Sunday morning I got it all done: the daily meditation posting on the blog and sending it out via email, the final review of my sermon for the day, the sending out the sermon manuscript to the sick, shut-in, and a few special friends in the ministry, and...