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
words recession – no skubalon – gas prices lower – rain and gray days coming – budget shortfalls – one pound eight ounces – gotta wash laundry – economic stimulus – hamas launches rocket into israel again – diagnosed with cancer – can we pay these bills – in-laws comingContinue Reading
This Sunday our pastor challenged us to wade in faith into the “water” of our lives – to follow Christ wherever he goes. I was realizing that sometimes (ok, a lot of the time) I have questions about things of the faith. So, the prayer for this week is about those questions and about thatContinue Reading
3“You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule. 4“You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you. 5“You’re blessedContinue Reading
Yahwah Abba Father Jehovah Jireh Prince of Peace Wonderful Counselor Almighty God Dancing Trinity Divine Love, As we enter a new year, help us to have the faith and endurance of Simeon. May we be righteous and devout, patient in our waiting for things of the Kingdom, and obedient when weContinue Reading