“Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is one. And as for you, you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” – The Shema “Now this is the command; the statutes and the judgments (precepts)Continue Reading
[Please join me in praying for our nation and world on Tuesdays this year.] God of Glory, Thank you for your power and glory that you have exhibited on this earth, especially in the life of Jesus Christ and in the ongoing work of Holy Spirit. Thank you that yourContinue Reading
“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” (Proverbs 16:3 NIV) “The biggest thing I battle on a consistent basis is performance. The desire I have to be impressive; the pressure I feel to be impressive. The desire to pull on the power of myContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for the Church on Sundays this year.] Timeless God, We praise you who are the same yesterday, today, and forever. We thank you that your love never fails and your compassions are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Thank you that in the midstContinue Reading
[If you or someone you know is struggling today, I pray this will minister to your spirit.] Oh, great God Be small enough to hear me now There were times when I was crying From the dark of Daniel’s den And I had asked You once or twice If youContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for our children and future on Thursdays this year.] “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.” (Psalm 127:3 NIV) “Please stand up for the poor, help the children of the needy, come down hard on the cruel tyrants.” (Psalm 72:4 MSG)Continue Reading
“He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock That shadows a dry, thirsty land; He hideth my life in the depths of His love, And covers me there with His hand, And covers me there with His hand.” (Fannie J. Crosby) Heavenly Father, Thank you for making heavenContinue Reading
“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” (Psalm 27:13 NIV) A few days ago I was visiting with a gentleman who is retired from a career as a probation officer in the juvenile system. He saw some very,Continue Reading
[Please join me in praying for the Church on Sundays this year.] “Behind the Scenes of Revival” by Mark Swayze (Feb. 16, 2023) Confession: I went to Wilmore. I didn’t feel I needed to go (see earlier post) but some close friends at the University/Seedbed asked me to help. WhenContinue Reading
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth.” – Jesus (John 14:16-17 NIV) Ever feel lonely? Ever need help?Yeah, me, too. That part of why Jesus – who is “Emmanuel,” God With Us, –Continue Reading