[Please join me in praying for children, families, and the future on Thursdays this year.] God of the Children and the Future, You, Lord, are our God and we love you with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strength. From everlasting to everlasting, your Love is with those who fearContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for the nation and world on Tuesdays this year.] “Jesus replied to them, “I am the Bread of Life. The one who comes to Me will never be hungry, and the one who believes in Me [as Savior] will never be thirsty [for that one will be sustainedContinue Reading
I’ve pondered my own impatience with time. When I was in the hospital with newborn twins I was impatient to get out. When I was changing four diapers I was impatient for some successful potty training. I’ve been impatient to be done with buckling them in to carseats, tying theirContinue Reading
“Be filled with the Spirit by reciting psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs for your own good. Sing and make music to the Lord with your hearts. Always thank God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Ephesians 5:19 GW) [Please join me in praying forContinue Reading
(Please join me in praying for marriages, families, and children on Thursdays this year.) As I’ve listened lately, two themes have been prevalent. First, a theme to renew, respect, and re-torch marriages and love relationships. Second, the struggle against the powers of evil continues in many ways and many forms.Continue Reading
“I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.” (Jeremiah 31:25 NIV) What do you do when you feel just tired? Tired in your mind, your emotions, even your bones. You’ve been fighting emotional, spiritual, financial, physical, relational and other battles….or you’ve been caring deeply for others and carrying their burdens…..orContinue Reading
(Please join me in praying for our nation and world on Tuesdays this year.) “You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.” (Matthew 24:6 NIV) I’m not all that familiar with Dolly Parton’s music,Continue Reading
My prayer for you this week is that you would find the wisdom you seek. I don’t know exactly what you need or how that will come for you personally, but here are some thoughts from Scripture: “Start with God—the first step in learning is bowing down to God; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom andContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for Christ’s Church on Sundays this year.] We give you thanks that we have been made messengers of the wonderful news of Jesus Christ by the gift of empowering grace that works through us so that we can boldly preach this wonderful message to all,Continue Reading
I pray this strong message of encouragement will resonate with your spirit. “Woke up this morning and I wanted to tell you STAY THE COURSE and continue to fight the Good fight of faith! Don’t give up! Keep pressing towards the mark , the goal! FIX YOUR EYES ON JESUSContinue Reading