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 it said in the US there is a strong “culture war” between the more conservative (and often Judeo-Christian) elements and the not-conservative (includingContinue Reading
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray thatContinue Reading
There’s a peace I’ve come to know Though my heart and flesh may fail There’s an anchor for my soul I can say it is well In the last few months one set of themes around me have been about love, grace, and freedom. This past Sunday we visited a church finishing upContinue Reading
A post-Easter prayer for you… 12 With all our hearts we will praise you, O Lord our God. We will give glory to your name forever, 13 for your love for us is very great. You have rescued us from the depths of death. 5 O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. 15 OContinue Reading
It seems like the economic and political world is swirling faster and faster and faster into…. no one really knows where. For many people their personal lives feel the same: employment, financial, relationship, etc. chaos. While the reality of this present moment for our family is that we are relatively stable, the clouds of fearContinue Reading
7 “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-9 NLT “Out ofContinue Reading
This is my prayer in the desertWhen all that’s within me feels dryThis is my prayer in my hunger and needMy God is the God who provides This is my prayer in the fireIn weakness or trial or painThere is a faith proved of more worth than goldSo refine me Lord through the flame This is my prayer in the battleWhen triumphContinue Reading
“For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.” (Mt. 12:34 NIV)“For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.” (NLT)“Your words show what is in your hearts.” (CEV)“It’s your heart, not the dictionary, that gives meaning to your words. A good person produces good deeds and words seasonContinue Reading
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. The other night as I was continuing to ‘slog’ through the “GOD,Continue Reading
Standing on the stairs were the [spiritual leaders] who called with loud voices to the LORD their God. 5 … “Stand up and praise the LORD your God, who is from everlasting to everlasting.” “Blessed be your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise. 6 You alone are the LORD.Continue Reading