Year Archives - Mark Writes

THE ALLEY-OOP OF THE YEAR!

ByDr. Mark May 14, 2026 4 Comments

Picture in your mind that the time clock is running down at a basketball game. The team’s captain passes the ball to one of the veterans on the team and shouts “Shoot your shot!” The player is unsure momentarily, although the player is a proven shooter. Being unsure and with time running out, the veteran player passed the ball to another team member and proceeds toward the basket. The...

“ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A FOUR-YEAR-OLD?”

ByDr. Mark October 7, 2025 2 Comments

“Jesus drew near and said to them, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples: baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And I will be with you always, to the end of the age.”(Matthew 28:18-20 GNT) After reading the story that...

LENGTHY PASSAGE THAT LEADS TO A LITTLE REMINDER

ByDr. Mark January 2, 2025 0 Comments

Lets start with the lengthy passage, that leads to a little reminder that you should retain in the not so far recesses of your mind throughout the remainder of the new year. It’s a review for some and for others a little reminder that is really required reading for inspiration for reinforcement. Here’s the passage: “And now come, and I will send you to Pharaoh, so that you may bring My...

AN ALPHABETIC ESSENTIAL

ByDr. Mark January 1, 2024 0 Comments

“At this the woman came and fell at his feet. “Help me, sir!” she said. Jesus answered, “It isn't right to take the children's food and throw it to the dogs.” “That's true, sir,” she answered, “but even the dogs eat the leftovers that fall from their masters' table.” So, Jesus answered her, “You are a woman of great faith! What you want will be done for you.” And at that...

WANDERING INTO THE NEW YEAR

ByDr. Mark December 31, 2023 0 Comments

“Oh, love the Lord, all you His saints, for the Lord preserves the faithful, but amply repays the one who acts in pride. Be strong, and He will strengthen your heart, all you who wait for the Lord.” (Psalm 31:23-24 Modern English Version) In a book entitled “The Works of Maupassant,” there is a short story, “Miss Harriet.” Here is an excerpt from that story, “At the time I was...

ON MY “GET RID OF IT” LIST

ByDr. Mark December 30, 2022 0 Comments

“Not that I have already grasped it all or have already become perfect, but I press on…” (Philippians 3:12a) I used a teaser at the end of the yesterday’s meditation, trying to entice you to tune in today, hoping that I might share my note on what I had on my “Get Rid of It” list, as I go from this present year into the next year. And perhaps if I am a little transparent and truly...

PURSUITS FOR THE NEW YEAR

ByDr. Mark December 31, 2021 0 Comments

“He who pursues righteousness and loyalty finds life, righteousness and honor.” (Proverbs 21:21) A faithful deacon at our church has grown leaps and bounds since he came to Christ. His interest in the word of God is incredible. He has read completely through the Bible, more than once. He has done a theme based or topical study. He loves verse by verse studies. ...

THE NEW YEAR BOUNCE BACK

ByDr. Mark December 29, 2021 0 Comments

“The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.” (Job 17:9 NLT) When you were young and glad it was winter break, you were excited at first. Then came the long days where you were bored to tears and it took the cheering up or encouragement of parent to have you show some resilience; the ability to bounce back. This was followed by using your...