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DECORATE YOUR HEART

ByDr. Mark May 16, 2023 0 Comments
”Place these words on your hearts. Get them deep inside you.” (Deuteronomy 11:18b The Message Bible) I really have to get with the times.  I went into several retail stores, including a couple big box stores that specialized in office-related supplies, looking for a guestbook.  My search was to no avail.  I never found one.  I wasted valuable time.  When I got home, I did what I should...

YOUR THEME SONG FOR THE WEEK

ByDr. Mark May 1, 2023 0 Comments
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.   He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.  He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.  Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.  Thou preparest a table...

THREE THOUGHTS

ByDr. Mark April 20, 2023 0 Comments
If it had not been the Lord who was on our side.” (Psalm 124:2a King James Version) First Thought:  Yesterday morning I was thinking about how the various neighborhoods and familiar streets that I drive through on Sunday, how they all bring back memories of the past; some struggling times, some successful times, and some situations where sin got in.  I was thankful for the former because God...

I ALREADY SENT IT TO YOU!

ByDr. Mark April 6, 2023 0 Comments
“La verdad te hara libre!” “…and the truth shall set you free.” (Ephesians 4:27 NASB) Have you ever been looking for a quick response to an urgent question from a person or even an organization or an institution?  After being patient as you could, did you call that person or a representative of the organization or institution and inquire when you could expect a response?  If you are...

THE SCRIPTURES PROVEN TRUE

ByDr. Mark April 2, 2023 0 Comments
"Do what the Lord wants, and he will give you your heart's desire.” (Psalm 37:4 Contemporary English Version) I talked with a saint a few days ago, and I asked her to spontaneously tell me a theme to describe her life.  This saint who I have known for a little under 50 years answered, “Giver; I’m a giver and not a taker.”  I concurred with her answer, but I told her I expected her to...

A FRANCHISE WITH YOUR NAME ON IT

ByDr. Mark March 30, 2023 0 Comments
"Sometimes up, sometimes down, sometimes leveled to the ground, but I’m going to see the King.” (Old Spiritual Lyrics) When it comes to movies franchises, there are many of which we are familiar.  How about the “Rocky” movies, the “Jurassic Park” movies, the “Fast and the Furious Movies,” “The Godfather,” “Spiderman,” and “Superman” franchises?  That’s just a few...

HOLD ON TO YOUR BLESSINGS

ByDr. Mark February 24, 2023 0 Comments
“Embrace your blessings.” (Steve Maraboli) It was a windy Tuesday morning.  I exited my car with a check in my hand.  I was going to deposit it in the bank.  The amount of the check did not matter.  Big or small, any check is a blessing!  Smile!  Keep reading, for things are about to get interesting.  Obviously, I was not embracing the envelope in which my check was enclosed tightly...

KEEPING YOUR HEAD ABOVE WATER

ByDr. Mark January 29, 2023 0 Comments
“Late that day he said to them, “Let’s go across to the other side.”  They took him in the boat as he was.  Other boats came along.  A huge storm came up.  Waves poured into the boat, threatening to sink it.  And Jesus was in the stern, head on a pillow, sleeping!  They roused him, saying, “Teacher, is it nothing to you that we’re going down?”  Awake now, he told the wind to...

POWER OUT, BUT NO POWER OUTAGE

ByDr. Mark January 9, 2023 0 Comments
“But Jesus said, “Someone did touch Me, for I was aware that power had left Me.”  Now when the woman saw that she had not escaped notice, she came trembling and fell down before Him, and admitted in the presence of all the people the reason why she had touched Him, and how she had been immediately healed.  And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”...

“THE RISING OF THE SONS”

ByDr. Mark November 14, 2022 0 Comments
At least two of my five sons are actively serving in church ministry.  Let me rephrase that statement.  At least two of my five sons are actively serving in an excellent and impactful way in the gospel ministry.  I raised them, but it is God who gets the credit for them rising up.  He gets the credit for the rising of the sons.  Side Note: To the other three sons reading...