“Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things…” (Psalm 98:1 NIV) October may seem like a strange time to be talking about new things in life, but maybe (strangely enough) it’s the best time. While a lot of people wait until January 1 to makeContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for the Church on Sundays this year.] Lost-Seeking God, Thank you for the true Church, your Body, who is filled by the fullness of Jesus Christ. Thank you for Holy Spirit’s leading in the Church and your People who are seeking to hear from you.Continue Reading
“Even when their paths wind through the dark valley of tears, they dig deep to find a pleasant pool where others find only pain. He gives to them a brook of blessing filled from the rain of an outpouring.” (Psalm 84:6 TPT)“Lord, thank you for allowing me to go through theContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for children, families, and our future on Thursdays this year.] “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12 NIV) Today I met a friend andContinue Reading
“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14 NIV) It is a popular thing to encourage someone to “follow their heart.” In theory, this sounds great: be true to yourself, make yourself happy, etc. But in practice, following our heartContinue Reading
“God, you’re such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You’re a proven help in time of trouble— more than enough and always available whenever I need you.” (Psalm 46:1 TPT) “My arm is not too short to deliver. I am not light years away from you. I amContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for our state, nation, and world on Tuesdays this year.] “For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Matthew 23:12 NIV) Having moved into this state 25 years ago, I have had time to meet some of her people andContinue Reading
This weekend I have been visiting a friend who is in a great deal of pain. In the last two years she has had back surgery to fuse vertebrae, rotator cuff shoulder surgery, and then two surgeries to clean infection out of her foot. She is currently in a localContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for the Church on Sundays this year.] 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’tContinue Reading
“For this reason the Lord is still waiting to show his favor to you so he can show you his marvelous love. He waits to be gracious to you. He sits on his throne ready to show mercy to you. For Yahweh is the Lord of justice, faithful to keepContinue Reading