Iran 1: The Chess Game
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. (Romans 12:18 NIV) This Friday there will be a gathering in Ohio to pray and intercede about the war in Iran. I am not going to Ohio, but I am going to focus prayerContinue Reading
Church in Iran
Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you, and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one. (2 Thessalonians 3:1-3 NKJV) I was inContinue Reading
Pulled From the Deep
Someone dear to me posts poetry that speaks to me on her social media account. I received permission to share them with my Mountain Movers audience, so I invite you to read this slowly, and listen for what the Spirit of the Sovereign Lord might say to you through it.Continue Reading
Sheep
Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. (Psalm 100:3 NIV) I love summer—not so much the heat and humidity—but everything else that comes with it. I love walking barefoot through the grass, wearing lighter clothes, heading outside withoutContinue Reading
Armor
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark worldContinue Reading
Psalm 87 Prayer
[Adapted from Jan. 7, 2022 post] Loving God, Father, thank You that You love Your dwelling place—Your people—and that by Your Spirit You have chosen to make Your home within us. Thank You that Your love extends to every nation, tribe, people, and language. You pursue all people, regardless ofContinue Reading
6 or 7 and 8/3
Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds; rejoice before him—his name is the Lord.A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.God sets the lonely in families. (Psalm 68:4-6 NIV) There’s a silly little trend making the rounds among younger generations.Continue Reading
Church Hurt
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. (John 10:10 NKJV) [Adapted from September 25, 2024 post] Once I had a conversation with a new friend who told the storyContinue Reading
Glory
Someone dear to me posts poetry that speaks to me on her social media account. I received permission to share them with my Mountain Movers audience, so I invite you to read this slowly, and listen for what the Spirit of the Sovereign Lord might say to you through it.Continue Reading
Heartache
In my distress I cried out to the Lord; yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached his ears. (Psalm 18:6 NLT) God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. ThereContinue Reading