[Much of this post was reprinted from a blog entry that quoted “America’s Federal Holidays, The True Story,” by John De Gree of Classical Historian.*] “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.” (John 10:28 NIV) Today is Memorial Day, aContinue Reading
[Let us join together today to pray for the Church – each of us! – the Beloved – as we hear the words of our Loving God to us.] Listen, my dearest darling, you are so beautiful—you are beauty itself to me! Your eyes are like gentle doves behind yourContinue Reading
(I wish I had written this!) “Don’t Be the Target – Be the Weapon” * by Kim Potter, Dayton, Tennessee “I don’t know about your experience, but the past several weeks have been a challenge for me. Once again, I have been personally pressing through some areas I thought IContinue Reading
[Please join me on Thursdays to pray for children, families, and our future.] “Be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded.” (2 Chronicles 15:7 NLT) This morning I heard a story that caught my attention because it seemed so sad. The story was of a young teacher –Continue Reading
“Never doubt God’s mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exceed your wildest imagination!” (Ephesians 3:20 TPT) Recently I heard the questions: “What do you want? What finances do you need to support it?Continue Reading
[Please join me in praying for our world on Tuesdays this year.] “May the [Lord’s] name endure forever; may it continue as long as the sun shines. May all nations be blessed through him and bring him praise.” (Psalm 72:17 NLT) “God decided the kingdom of God would be mostContinue Reading
“The righteous choose their friends carefully…” (Proverbs 12:26 NIV) As I write this I am (finally) able to sit in my “floating chair,” enjoying the lovely backyard and the beautiful weather. The busyness of the graduation weekend (except final clean up and “stuff return”) has passed and now I can enjoy theContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for the Church on Sundays this year. This post is adapted from a post from July 7, 2009.] I’ve been doing some musing (as usual) about living life in our times and in the midst of the huge geo-social-political changes going on. I’ve heard itContinue Reading
Last weekend I attended a conference where the song “Grace Alone” was sung. I probably had heard the song somewhere before and, truthfully, it’s not the style of song I normally immediately resonate with. However, the sweet young couple leading worship with guitar and vocals – with genuine hearts andContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for children, families, and our future on Thursdays this year.] I’ve probably heard this song before, but when I heard it in a new context last weekend it caught my heart in a different way. Today, would you join me in praying for parents whoContinue Reading