[Please join me in praying for our nation and world on Tuesdays this year. This post originally published October 31, 2020.] Pure and Holy God, Many, many people over the generations have prayed for this nation. We join them in crying out in humility and seeking your face for thisContinue Reading
God of the Caregivers, Today we remember and lift up those among us who care for others. Just as Jochebed cared for baby Moses, Ruth cared for her mother-in-law Naomi, Mary cared for the infant Jesus, and John cared for Mary, we thank you that we have many models ofContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for the Church on Sundays this year.] Once upon a time there was a little boy of about eight years old who loved and idolized his dad, as many eight-year-old boys do. Their family served as missionaries in a jungle region of Ecuador in theContinue Reading
“In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires.” (Romans 6:11-12 NIV) Recently I hear a pastor tell the story of being at his construction job, and a groupContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for children, families, and our future on Thursdays this year.] “Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands.” (Psalm 112:1 NIV) Let us pray the following over our families today: God of Families, We lift up a songContinue Reading
“On your feet now—applaud God! Bring a gift of laughter, sing yourselves into his presence. For God is sheer beauty, all-generous in love, loyal always and ever.” (Psalm 100:1, 2, 5 MSG) Fall has never been my favorite time of the year. While all the fall-lovers are basking in their hoodies, football, and pumpkin spice drinks, I’mContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for our nation and world on Tuesdays this year.] “Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!’” (John 20:19 NIV) As I continue to be aware of the conflict in and around Israel, I am reminded that conflicts can be ended. John’sContinue Reading
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.” (Isaiah 54:10 NIV) “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find;Continue Reading
[Please join me in praying for the Church on Sundays this year.] “He who is the Glory of Israel does not lie or change his mind; for he is not a human being, that he should change his mind.” (1 Samuel 15:29 NIV) I have been thinking about change this weekend. Change is inevitableContinue Reading
“But between them and the foot of the sky there was something so white on the green grass that even with their eagles’ eyes they could hardly look at it. They came on and saw that it was a Lamb. “Come and have breakfast,” said the Lamb in its sweetContinue Reading