There are hard things in life. I don’t even have to list examples for you to think of something hard either that was or is in your own life. Tonight I was listening to a song that was giving me hope and encouragement for hard places and I hope itContinue Reading
Forgiving God, We come to you today praying that you would pour out your Holy Spirit upon this nation. Give us a deep immersion in your love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control so that we may act like you act. Help us to forgive those aroundContinue Reading
I have started to read a book on spiritual discernment and the author mentioned that we can use both our five natural senses and our spiritual senses to know what God is saying. But she did suggest that your spiritual eyes may need to be opened in ways that mayContinue Reading
Renewing and Protecting God, Today we pray for your Church – specifically that she would be protected from the evils of this world and from further division within her. Because she is in you, your true Church can’t be understood by this world because darkness can’t understand Light. Protect yourContinue Reading
Show us your unfailing love, Lord, and grant us your salvation. I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants— but let them not turn to folly. Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land.” (Psalm 85:7-9 NIV) IContinue Reading
A few weeks ago I picked up a book at our local free bookstore called “Lincoln’s Devotional” with an introduction by the American author and poet Carl Sandburg. Evidently, President Abraham Lincoln carried a signed copy of “The Believer’s Daily Treasure; or Texts of Scripture arranged for every day inContinue Reading
Jehovah Nissi, the Lord our Banner, This beautiful world you created seems so full of anger, fear, strife, violence, and death. On one level, we know that this is because sin entered the world and the author of death is roaming to and fro over the earth, seeking for thoseContinue Reading
As I walked the area around my home I noticed that the ferns which have flourished during the summer season are starting to brown. Yet, there are a variety of mushrooms popping up in apparent health. Some are the dull tan/gray color which I consider “normal” mushrooms to be, othersContinue Reading
“When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily; but with honest, sensible leaders there is stability.” (Proverbs 28:2 TLB) “In time of civil war there are many leaders, but a sensible leader restores law and order.” (Proverbs 28:2 CEV) “When a nation sins, it will have oneContinue Reading
“So now, beloved ones, stand firm, stable, and enduring. Live your lives with an unshakable confidence. We know that we prosper and excel in every season by serving the Lord, because we are assured that our union with the Lord makes our labor productive with fruit that endures.” (1 CorinthiansContinue Reading