Tag: Why

READING IS NOT JUST FUNDAMENTAL…

ByDr. Mark March 12, 2026 2 Comments
“For the word of God is living and active and full of power . It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit , and of both joints and marrow , exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12 The Amplified Bible) Reading is fundamental. That familiar phrase has its origin as explained on Wikipedia:...

WHY IS THE WATER BROWN?

ByDr. Mark April 26, 2025 0 Comments
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Matthew 7:7 NIV) At a recent Tutoring Ministry session, after eating his snack during the time where the mentors allow the children to eat some snacks and have a refreshing drink,...

IT DIDN’T HAPPEN!

ByDr. Mark November 4, 2024 0 Comments
I went to a grocery store, not the same one, but a different store every day last week. Yet in those places and spaces filled with faces, it didn’t happen! I sat in a lobby area at a local hospital, working at a table alone on my personal computer. There was an open seat across from me, and I believe I looked open to conversation or at least worthy of a friendly greeting. You see, I was...

WHEN THE STRING OF LIGHTS IS NOT WORKING

ByDr. Mark November 13, 2023 0 Comments
“Cut to the quick, those who were there listening asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers! Brothers! So now what do we do?”  Peter said, “Change your life.  Turn to God and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, so your sins are forgiven.  Receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.  The promise is targeted to you and your children, but also to all who are far...

WHY DIDN’T I?

ByDr. Mark April 13, 2021 0 Comments
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV) How many times have we looked back at some of our decisions in life that shaped are destiny?  Didn’t we ask ourselves the question, “Why didn’t I?”  Or have you ever thought about how you could have...