Anything-Everything
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7 NIV) Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanksContinue Reading
Enemy-occupied Territory
“Enemy-occupied territory—that is what this world is. Christianity is the story of how the rightful king has landed, you might say landed in disguise, and is calling us all to take part in a great campaign of sabotage. When you go to church you are really listening in to theContinue Reading
Clarity and Discernment
“Many adversities come to the one who is righteous, but the Lord delivers him from them all.” (Psalm 34:19) Which voice are you listening to most, the voice of the world or the voice of the Lord?? God of Clarity and Discernment, Thank you that you are faithful in allContinue Reading
Legacy
A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. (Proverbs 13:22 NIV) Do you remember what it felt like to be nine years old and looking forward to that next birthday? You’d be in double digits!! What anContinue Reading
Are you ready yet?
“And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. (Romans 5:2-4 NIV) “Are you ready yet?” Sometime in your life you’ve probably been asked this question.Continue Reading
I Heard the Bells of Peace
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Luke 2:14 NIV) Does it seem like this world has gone absolutely crazy? I probably don’t need to expound upon the question, “How is it crazy?” But I will say that, unlessContinue Reading
I Heard the Bells of Peace
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Luke 2:14 NIV) Does it seem like this world has gone absolutely crazy? I probably don’t need to expound upon the question, “How is it crazy?” But I will say that, unlessContinue Reading
What are you waiting for?
“For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.” (Habakkuk 2:3 NIV) What are you waiting for? All of us are waiting for something. The use of theContinue Reading
Splinters
Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is there no healing for the wound of my people? (Jeremiah 8:22 NIV) Several weeks ago I bent down to pick up a coat on the floor and somehow slammed my finger intoContinue Reading
Clarity
“My child, do not let these escape from your sight: keep sound wisdom and prudence, and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.” (Proverbs 3:21-22 NRSV) Yesterday after the regular worship service, our pastor invited people to come forward where he prayed a blessing overContinue Reading