“You shall not add to the word that I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you.” (Deuteronomy 4:2 ESV) Recently I was in a class at church where someone mentioned they didn’t choose a New International Version ofContinue Reading
“The Light shines in the darkess and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5 NIV) I have been praying diligently over the midterm elections – fasting, praying, writing, and encouraging others to pray. Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday I intentionally did not seek out any news coverage because I wantedContinue Reading
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” (1 Peter 4:10 NIV) I had planned a different post for today, but woke up to a GiveHim15 prayer for Veteran’s Day that pushed me beyond myContinue Reading
Today I am weary from the events of the last weeks. This message was a balm for my soul, so I share it with you: “A Word to the Modern-Day Noahs” by Christa Elisha, Oxford, Ohio “On October 24th, as I was spending time with the Lord, I went intoContinue Reading
After a recent conversation in which I told a friend I feel like I can’t do enough for God, she reminded me that God’s grace is enough. It is not by my works, but by his grace that I am enough. Then I saw this sweet and encouraging word, spokenContinue Reading
All Powerful and Merciful God, Election Day 2022 has arrived, and with a mixture of relief, excitement, and dread we finish voting today. Election cycles have become beyond anything we could have imagined, and yet we know that you are faithful to your children through it all. We know thatContinue Reading
Perfect God, Tuesday the voting in this crazy year’s crazy election will be complete. Thank you for walking us through this fall and that your presence continues to go with us. We ask that as we finish this season and enter the interim season between the election and the installationContinue Reading
I was taking some time to recollect over the last months of very busy activity. The process of rereading sermon notes, conference notes, prophetic words and scriptures I have encountered has been good. One of my favorite stories in the Bible is the Valley of the Dry Bones in EzekielContinue Reading
Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord. (Psalm 117 NIV) We praise the name of the Lord. Let the name of the Lord be praised, both now and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to the place whereContinue Reading
Loving God, You have always chosen humans to whom you reveal yourself. Some like Abraham, Moses, and David had huge national responsibilities to carry out. Others like Ruth and Samuel walked in faith in smaller, more local ways. Your hand upon them and so many others steered your people fromContinue Reading