I spent over two hours this morning pulling weeds in the garden. I crawled on my hands and knees, plucking out foxtail, smartweed, lambs-quarters, and, yes, the ubiquitous pokeweed. (I’m still on a mission to keep every one of those pokeweed plants from producing seeds this year. It’s a battle.)Continue Reading
In a time of economic downturn/depression/struggle it may seem strange to be talking about giving our finances away. Giving to churches, other ministries, and businesses that are promoting Kingdom values can stretch us when gasoline, groceries, electricity and other costs of living are steadily climbing. “How am I supposed toContinue Reading
(adapted from a GiveHim15 Post from 8/8/22) “In today’s post, I want to encourage you. When looking up the meaning of “encourage”, I found some interesting facts. “One of the meanings of the prefix “en” is to cause (a person or thing) to be in or within the place, condition,Continue Reading
“Recently, my mom had to have emergency surgery. The whole thing was quite sudden and alarming—even traumatic—and afterward, she developed some very serious complications. There were several days where she was in critical condition and we needed a miracle. Many people were praying for her during that time. Overnight, sheContinue Reading
“The times we are living in can be so divisive if we aren’t careful to guard our hearts. Everywhere we look, it feels like the differences between us are being highlighted, broadcast and even capitalized. The enemy is doing his best to divide, alienate and separate us from one another.Continue Reading
This year at our Wednesday evening services our pastor has been preaching through different spiritual disciplines like prayer, Bible reading, soul winning, praying in tongues, etc. This week we started talking about meditation – not the Eastern meditation of lotus position and a lot of humming, but spiritually “chewing” onContinue Reading
Following in the footsteps of a retiring leader is not always an easy task. If the person was outstanding at what they were doing, brought good leadership to the position, and fulfilled their duties with the qualities to do it well, their influence and legacy is impactful and longstanding. ImagineContinue Reading
(A prayer over you today.) May God himself, the heavenly Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, release grace over you and impart total well-being into your life. I pray that the Father of glory, the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, would impart to you the riches of the Spirit ofContinue Reading
“But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God]….” (Matthew 6:33 AMP) In case anyone is wondering, I’m not done with my home’s physical deep cleaning. I keep pecking away at it from severalContinue Reading
(from my book:) All Powerful and Merciful God, Primary election day has arrived, and we are thankful that you have been faithful to your children and to this nation through many challenges. And we know that this nation is exhausted from the continued traumas thrust upon it and the vitriolContinue Reading