Tag: Work

MEN AND WOMEN WORKING

ByDr. Mark June 20, 2026 0 Comments
“For we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.” (Acts 4:20 ESV) Jerry was called unexpectedly to the Human Resources office at his workplace. As we walked slowly to meet with the HR Manager, he tried to figure out why in the world he would be called to the office. After all, his most recent performance review showed that he exceeded expectations. And it could not be because of...

TELESCOPIC OR MICROSCOPIC?

ByDr. Mark June 6, 2026 2 Comments
In one of our four Bible Study classes this week we covered Nehemiah 11; a chapter which deals with the repopulating of Jerusalem and the other cities of Judah. At the appropriate time, participants were asked whether Nehemiah had a telescopic or microscopic view of his work. In other words, they were being asked if Nehemiah was just interested and/or focused in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalen...

KINGDOM WORK IS NOT SEASONAL WORK!

ByDr. Mark March 2, 2026 0 Comments
“So the wall was completed on the twenty-fifth of the month Elul, in fifty-two days.” (Nehemiah 6:15 NASB) This is your Monday Short meditation. Many of you are familiar with the verse above, reporting how the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem was built in 52 days. They completed their project because of great leadership, God’s involvement, and in general, the people had a mind to...

THE TEN PRINCIPLES STILL WORK!

ByDr. Mark September 7, 2024 0 Comments
A couple of weeks ago, teaching from The Book of Titus in Sunday School, Dr. G. passed out some small pieces of paper with white print on a purple background. The class was surprised, anticipating that Dr. G. would go directly into the duties of ministers, older men, older women, young men and young women. They were possibly wondering why they were being distributed the small pieces of purple...

TWO YARD WORK STORIES

ByDr. Mark August 14, 2024 0 Comments
“Samuel said, “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Obedience is better than sacrifice, a listening ear than the fat of rams. (I Samuel 15:22 Modern English Version) Story One: As a lad, I was told to go out and cut the lawn and do the related yard work. We did not have a power mower, and the cyclical mower we used - it 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...

WORK RELEASE

ByDr. Mark April 5, 2023 0 Comments
“All of us must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent me, for there is little time left before the night falls and all work comes to an end.” (John 9:4 The Living Bible) When we think of work release, we typically think about a leave of absence from prison, enabling a prisoner to continue in normal employment.  In my time as a pastor, I have been able to pick up actual...

CAN’T KEEP THIS ONE TO MYSELF!

ByDr. Mark September 6, 2022 0 Comments
“Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.” (Proverbs 13:15 KJV) You know how we are when we hear something good!  We tell everyone about it!  Before we barely say, “Hi,” we are sharing what we heard.  Just for the record, when it is not gossip it is good and okay to do so.  It might even be great! Yesterday morning I heard something that falls in the...

WORK REMOTELY

ByDr. Mark September 5, 2022 0 Comments
“That’s why, when I heard of the solid trust you have in the Master Jesus and your outpouring of love to all the followers of Jesus, I couldn’t stop thanking God for you—every time I prayed, I’d think of you and give thanks.  But I do more than thank.  I ask—ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory—to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally,...

HELP WANTED

ByDr. Mark October 27, 2021 0 Comments
“What a huge harvest! And how few the harvest hands. So on your knees; ask the God of the Harvest to send harvest hands.” (Luke 10:2 The Message Bible) It seems that every block that you pass while driving and every business that is beside the road, enterprises wanting to thrive, grow , and survive and remain successful, they all have “Help Wanted” or “Hiring Now” signs.  The...