“As long as the earth endures,seedtime and harvest,cold and heat,summer and winter,day and nightwill never cease.” (Genesis 8:22 NIV) It’s bitterly cold here today—much colder than usual for January. Perhaps you’re enjoying the warmth of summer in the southern hemisphere, but we are not. Instead, we’re experiencing the harsh realityContinue Reading
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (1 Timothy 2:1-2 NIV) God, Today, we pray for all those involved in the inauguration ofContinue Reading
Praise looks lovely on the lips of God’s devoted lovers. (Psalm 33:1 TPT) This morning I was reading Psalm 33 in The Passion Translation. I came across these verses: Play the guitar as you lift your praises loaded with thanksgiving. Sing and make joyous music with all you’ve got inside.Continue Reading
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” (1 Peter 3:15 NIV) A few years ago my kids and I were reading about scientists in the Renaissance and Enlightenment whose developments have impacted our world. These scientists includedContinue Reading
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV) So, God, your Word says to “Rejoice always, pray continuously, and give thanks in all things.” Yep. All those things are good for you. They keep youContinue Reading
Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield. (Psalm 5:12 NIV) May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands. (Psalm 90:17 NIV) Last week, our senior traveled with aContinue Reading
“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” – Frederick Douglass I’ve heard it said that you should never “help” a baby moth or butterfly out of its chrysalis or cocoon. When that creature is ready to emerge, the struggle of getting out helps the wings to develop fullyContinue Reading
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. (Psalm 28:7 ESV) But cheer up! Because I, the Lord All-Powerful, will be here to help you with the work, just as I promised your ancestorsContinue Reading
Once upon a time there was a little boy of about eight years old who loved and idolized his dad, as many eight-year-old boys do. Their family served as missionaries in a jungle region of Ecuador in the 1950’s, seeking to help the native people come to faith in JesusContinue Reading
The voice of the Lord divides flames of fire. (Psalm 27:7 NASB) The Lord is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18 NASB) The Lord builds up [Los Angeles];He gathers the outcasts of [the area].He heals the brokenheartedAnd binds up their wounds. (Psalm 147:2-4 NASB, alt.) I had planned a different post for today, butContinue Reading