Samson’s parents
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10 NIV) I have been working my way through the story of Samson in Judges 13-16. If you only know the children’s Sunday School version of his story you know heContinue Reading
Praying for hurting students NTF
Last month a group of us gathered to pray for schools. Would you join me in praying for hurting kids? Cutting Gangs Addictions Rough Home life need hope need guidance no vision for the future – without vision, people perish carrying burdens too heavy for young shoulders (ie, caring forContinue Reading
Bouquet of beauty #2
Let us rejoice and exalt him and give him glory,because the wedding celebration of the Lamb has come. And his bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, shining bright and clear,has been given to her to wear,and the fine linen representsthe righteous deeds of his holy believers. Then the angel said to me,Continue Reading
Well-Watered Fruit
But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream.It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green.It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.Continue Reading
Infused with strength
The character of God is a tower of strength, for the lovers of God delight to run into his heartand be exalted on high.(Proverbs 18:10 TPT) Now my beloved ones, I have saved these most important truths for last: Be supernaturally infused with strength through your life-union with the Lord Jesus.Continue Reading
Baskets in the water
When she couldn’t hide him any longer, she took a basket made of papyrus plants and coated it with tar and pitch. She put the baby in it and set it among the papyrus plants near the bank of the Nile River. (Exodus 2:3 GW) Direct your children onto the rightContinue Reading
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Choose for each of your tribes individuals who are wise, discerning, and reputable to be your leaders.(Deuteronomy 1:13 NRSV) [reposted from September 24, 2024] I heard two statistics recently that have been bugging me: One, that 50% of Christians nationwide vote in elections, and, two, that only 8% of ourContinue Reading
Completely filled
May God himself, the heavenly Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, release grace over you and impart total well-being into your lives. (Ephesians 1:2 TPT) I’ve been “in” the first chapters of Ephesians recently. Unlike other books where the Apostle Paul is explaining deep theology or reprimanding believers for untrue doctrineContinue Reading
Fired up
[originally published June 4, 2023] All Powerful God, Thank you for the many heroes of our faith, the men and women whose courage, conviction, and actions have led generations of Christ-followers so that the Good News has been shared in almost every people group on this planet. Thank you forContinue Reading