Pastoral prayer
Shepherding God, Thank you that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from your love in Christ Jesus our Lord. Thank you that you are theContinue Reading
God stoops to conquer
“God is Goodness. He can give good, but cannot need or get it. In that sense all His love is, as it were, bottomlessly selfless by very definition; it has everything to give and nothing to receive. Hence, if God sometimes speaks as though the Impassible could suffer passion andContinue Reading
Mama Jenkins
(biography written by Jaqualin Pennyman) “Mary Jenkins, also known as Mama Jenkins, was the spiritual granddaughter of the famed miracle worker Smith Wigglesworth. She had a powerful ministry with signs, wonders, and miracles. “I’ve been anticipating doing this post on Mama Jenkins because so many people have never heard ofContinue Reading
Gifts
The past week or so has been quite challenging. Vehicles need repair. Children have injuries that necessitate doctor appointments. Everything is very expensive. Certain conversations are stressful. And, under all that, everyday life goes on. Last night I felt emotionally exhausted from all the chaos that seemed to be attackingContinue Reading
Prayer for early voting
Omnipotent God, In these last weeks before the Nov. 8 election there are many people voting early. I pray that every legal citizen who chooses to vote by absentee will prayerfully fill out the ballot, guided by Holy Spirit. I pray that the eligible voters who need assistance will haveContinue Reading
The Darkness Has NOT Overcome the Light
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5 NIV) “Retail egg prices…are 39.8 percent higher than August 2021. … Fresh fruits prices…are 8.3 percent higher than August 2021. Fresh vegetables prices…are 7.6 percent higher than August 2021. … The food-at-home (grocery store orContinue Reading
God of Revival
God of Revival, We’ve seen what you can do and your power, majesty and glory. You can break prison walls, move mountains, raise and heal brokenness; all things are possible with you. Today we pray for a great outpouring of your Spirit upon us and upon this nation. Holy Spirit,Continue Reading
A Song of Praise (Psalm 147)
Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! How beautiful it is when we sing our praises to the beautiful God, for praise makes us lovely before him and brings him great delight!2 Yahweh builds up our world; he gathers up the outcasts and brings them home.3 He heals the wounds of every shattered heart.4 He sets his stars in place,Continue Reading
Turnaround
“For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; it is he who will save us.” (Isaiah 33:22 NIV) God of the Turnaround, Praise to the Lord for your glory and strength, your holiness and your majesty. You are unchangeable, unshakable, unstoppable, God Alone. We praise you for your Voice which isContinue Reading
Big Projects: Garage update
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 NIV) After six months of waiting and wishing to do it, this past Saturday I finally had a block of time and enoughContinue Reading