In a wheelchair?
His prayers are filled with requests to God that you would grow and mature, standing complete and perfect in the beauty of God’s plan for your lives. (Colossians 4:13 TPT) A few weeks ago I was conversing with a lovely new friend – a more mature believer – and weContinue Reading
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving 2024
“We’ve got another holiday to worry about. It seems Thanksgiving Day is upon us.” “Holidays always depress me.” “I’m doomed. Three guests for Thanksgiving, and I’m not even going to be home.” “I went down to buy a turkey tree and all they have are things for Christmas.” “I’ve seenContinue Reading
As far as it depends on you
A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.God sets the lonely in families. (Psalm 68:5-6 NIV) Tomorrow families and friends all over the US are gathering together to celebrate Thanksgiving. I have a friend whose family traveled 1500 miles to spend time with her husband’s familyContinue Reading
Lull and continuing
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. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of theContinue Reading
Embody Peace
“Once you enter a house, speak to the people there and say, ‘God’s blessing of peace be upon this house!’ If a lover of peace resides there, your peace will rest upon that household. (Luke 10:5 TPT) I started the Bible Recap plan again for 2024 with the goal of readingContinue Reading
Forever Thankful
Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him.Praise the Lord with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre.Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. (Psalm 33:1-3 NIV) It’s 10:15 p.m. Saturday night and I’m just sitting down to write for tomorrow. I didn’tContinue Reading
Memories of kindness
I will tell of the kindnesses of the Lord, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the Lord has done for us— yes, the many good things he has done for Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses. (Isaiah 63:7 NIV) I’ve been working on a new post IContinue Reading
The 80% illiterate pipeline
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. (Proverbs 4:7 NIV) Sometimes a number can just blow up your thinking and tug at your heartstrings. Recently, I heard a statistic that did just that. On a Sunday night just before the election our churchContinue Reading
Glass box
…that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. (Ephesians 3:19 NIV) The creation itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God. (Romans 8:21 AMP) I read an article recently that intrigued me.Continue Reading
Eating an elephant
Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:13-14 NIV) How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. How do you take a journey of 1000 miles? OneContinue Reading