Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. (3 John 2 NASB) The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. (James 5:16 NLT) I aim to write a variety of posts onContinue Reading
(We continue our look at the Christmas Story in Luke 2. Yesterday, we focused on the angel Gabriel’s messages to Zechariah and to Mary and their responses.) Even after Mary’s answer, Gabriel wasn’t done speaking yet. Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she became pregnant withContinue Reading
“And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, ‘The Lord, 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 he does not leave the guilty unpunished.’” (Exodus 34:6-7 NIV) Last year when we had visiting pastors in for special meetings,Continue Reading
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.Continue Reading
(We continue our look at the Christmas Story in Luke 2. Yesterday, we focused on the angel Gabriel’s messages to Zechariah and to Mary and their responses.) Even after Mary’s answer, Gabriel wasn’t done speaking yet. Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she became pregnant withContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for the Church on Sundays this year.] “He who is the Glory of Israel does not lie or change his mind; for he is not a human being, that he should change his mind.” (1 Samuel 15:29 NIV) I have been thinking about change this weekend. Change is inevitableContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for the Church on Sundays this year.] “…Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, andContinue 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
[Please join me in praying for the nation and world on Tuesdays this year.] “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” (Psalm 28:7 NIV) As you read this, I invite youContinue Reading
(I wish I had written this!) “Don’t Be the Target – Be the Weapon” * by Kim Potter, Dayton, Tennessee “I don’t know about your experience, but the past several weeks have been a challenge for me. Once again, I have been personally pressing through some areas I thought IContinue Reading