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) Recently I had a conversation with a new friend who told the story of the severe circumstances that ledContinue Reading

Establish the cause of the righteous, for you are the righteous God, the soul searcher, who tests every heart to examine the thoughts and motives. God, your wraparound presence is my shield. You bring victory to all who are pure in heart. God, your righteousness is revealed when you judge. Because of the strengthContinue Reading

“Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.” (Proverbs 29:18 NIV) I’m deep in “camp mode” – preparing for this year’s summer arts day camp which less than two months away. I love the work I’m doing but there are aContinue Reading

“The wicked are crushed by every calamity, but the righteous find a strong hope in the time of death.” (Proverbs 14:32 TPT) This week I attended a memorial service for a gentleman I’d never met. His widow is one of the delightful older ladies in our church and she spokeContinue Reading

[Please join me on Sundays in praying for the Church.] God of the Cloud and the Light, You are the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness,  maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet you do not leave the guilty unpunished. Today we pray youContinue Reading

Listen, God! Please, pay attention! Can you make sense of these ramblings, my groans and cries?  King-God, I need your help.Every morningyou’ll hear me at it again.Every morningI lay out the pieces of my lifeon your altarand watch for fire to descend.  Oh God – hear my humble prayer for forgivenessContinue Reading