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) Almost two years ago, we were driving into town on a blacktop road when we saw a raccoon lying dead inContinue Reading
When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. (Matthew 8:16 NIV) There are times in life when you feel powerless to change a situation, and all you can do is offer support to thoseContinue Reading
However, if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, search for me, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear their prayer from heaven, forgive their sins, and heal their country. (2 Chronicles 7:14 GW) “So, what do we do on November 6?”Continue Reading
Let everyone give all their praise and thanks to the Lord!Here’s why—he’s better than anyone could ever imagine.Yes, he’s always loving and kind, and his faithful love never ends.So, go ahead—let everyone know it!Tell the world how he broke throughand delivered you from the power of darkness andhas gathered usContinue Reading
“Look on my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise.” (Psalm 119:153-154 NIV) Once our church hosted guest ministers in to do a three day series of meetings at church. The weekend was phenomenal, filled with worship, teaching, wisdom, prayer,Continue Reading
Praise the Lord!For it is good to sing praises to our [gracious and majestic] God;Praise is becoming and appropriate.He heals the brokenheartedAnd binds up their wounds [healing their pain and comforting their sorrow].He counts the number of the stars;He calls them all by their names.Great is our [majestic and mighty] Lord and abundantContinue Reading
So if the Son makes you free, then you are unquestionably free. (John 8:36 AMP) Abba Father, there’s a hard place within me that I know I need to deal with. Yes, my child. I know that, too. It’s been there a long time. I have lived with it forContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for children, families, and our future on Thursdays this year.] “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2 Corinthians 13:14 NIV) “A 4-year-old American girl was among 14 Israeli hostages and three foreign hostagesContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for children, families, and our future on Thursdays this year.] “But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.” (Micah 7:7 NIV) This past weekend I visited with a grandmother whose five-month-old granddaughter is inContinue Reading
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love to talk will have to eat their own words.” (Proverbs 18:21 GW) Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.” (Proverbs 26:2 NIV) Last Sunday at church our leadership received a word of knowledgeContinue Reading