Stuck on grace
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” (Luke 19:10 NIV) One summer I started reading daily devotions from a book of Martin Luther’s writings, “Faith Alone,” edited by James C. Galvin. I wanted to better understand the Lutheran theology that’s so influenced ourContinue Reading
Displaced
“ Jesus had his disciples and the crowd gather around him. And he said to them: “If you truly want to follow me, you should at once completely disown your own life. And you must be willing to share my cross and experience it as your own, as you continually surrenderContinue Reading
Busted
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” (2 Chron. 7:14 NIV) (I originally published this Sept. 29,Continue Reading
A prayer for the Church
Ruach Adonai, Spirit of God, Today as your children gather together for worship, pour out your Spirit upon your Church. Revive, renew, and prune her for greater Kingdom fruitfulness. May your salvation spring up and your righteousness flourish within each believer and each local church. As churches meet togetherContinue Reading
Psalm 90 Prayer
Sometimes the Word of the Lord is all we need for prayer. Lord, You have always been our refuge. Our ancestors made You their home long ago. Before mountains were born, before You fashioned the earth and filled it with life, from ages past to distant futures, You are truly God.Continue Reading
Remember – Psalm 107
“Then we cried out, “Lord, help us! Rescue us!” And he did!” (Psalm 107:6 TPT) Let everyone give all their praise and thanks to the Lord! Here’s why—he’s better than anyone could ever imagine. Yes, he’s always loving and kind, and his faithful love never ends.So, go ahead—let everyone know it! Tell theContinue Reading
Psalm 92 Prayer
Adonai, It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night. For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord; I sing for joy at what your hands have done. How great are your works, Lord, how profound your thoughts! Senseless people do not know, foolsContinue Reading
Prayer
“Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused in your prayer life with an attitude of thanksgiving.” (Colossians 4:2 AMP) Most nights I go to bed with a new blog post either written, partly written, or at least in its idea form to develop in the morning. Last night I had nothing. This morningContinue Reading
Sovereignty
“But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign Lord; in you I take refuge—do not give me over to death.” (Psalm 141:8 NIV) To me, the story in Ezekiel 37 is one of the Bible’s most powerful images. In this vision, God takes Ezekiel to a valley filled with dried human bones,Continue Reading
“Things Change”
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8 NKJV) “Things change.” That was the capstone of a conversation I had last night with a dear, long-term friend. We had caught up on the things going on in our lives, and at the end she told me a story thatContinue Reading