Hope and Light
“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” (Psalm 27:13 NIV) A few days ago I was visiting with a gentleman who is retired from a career as a probation officer in the juvenile system. He saw some very,Continue Reading
Revival Wrecked
[Please join me in praying for the Church on Sundays this year.] “Behind the Scenes of Revival” by Mark Swayze (Feb. 16, 2023) Confession: I went to Wilmore. I didn’t feel I needed to go (see earlier post) but some close friends at the University/Seedbed asked me to help. WhenContinue Reading
HELP!
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth.” – Jesus (John 14:16-17 NIV) Ever feel lonely? Ever need help?Yeah, me, too. That part of why Jesus – who is “Emmanuel,” God With Us, –Continue Reading
Prayer for Children and the Future
[Please join me in praying for children, families, and the future on Thursdays this year.] God of the Children and the Future, You, Lord, are our God and we love you with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strength. From everlasting to everlasting, your Love is with those who fearContinue Reading
Wind chime
“You own the day and the night. Sunlight and starlight call you Creator. The four corners of the earth were formed by your hands, and every changing season owes its beauty to you.” (Psalm 74:16-17 TPT) Although I have friends who live in places that are warm and sunny allContinue Reading
Hungry to smell the bread
[Please join me in praying for the nation and world on Tuesdays this year.] “Jesus replied to them, “I am the Bread of Life. The one who comes to Me will never be hungry, and the one who believes in Me [as Savior] will never be thirsty [for that one will be sustainedContinue Reading
Teach us to count the days
I’ve pondered my own impatience with time. When I was in the hospital with newborn twins I was impatient to get out. When I was changing four diapers I was impatient for some successful potty training. I’ve been impatient to be done with buckling them in to carseats, tying theirContinue Reading
The Singing Church
“Be filled with the Spirit by reciting psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs for your own good. Sing and make music to the Lord with your hearts. Always thank God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Ephesians 5:19 GW) [Please join me in praying forContinue Reading
A frozen parrot
“A man buys a parrot but soon finds out all it does is whine and complain. He tries everything to make the parrot talk nicely, but nothing works. Frustrated, the man puts the parrot in the freezer. “After a few minutes the whining and complaining stop. The man opens theContinue Reading
Prayer for Marriages
(Please join me in praying for marriages, families, and children on Thursdays this year.) As I’ve listened lately, two themes have been prevalent. First, a theme to renew, respect, and re-torch marriages and love relationships. Second, the struggle against the powers of evil continues in many ways and many forms.Continue Reading