“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to theContinue Reading
The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling;he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.I remain confident of this: IContinue Reading
Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. (Psalm 112:4 NIV) This week seems dark to me. The days are shorter, and Sunday’s time change will make the nights seem to come more quickly. The upcoming civic election hangs over the nation asContinue Reading
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. Out of the brightness of his presence bolts of lightning blazed forth.The Lord thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded. He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.”Continue Reading
[For the rest of 2023 I am planning to share posts focused on Advent and Christmas.] “We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.” (PsalmContinue Reading
“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
[On Tuesdays this year I plan to focus the prayer on praying for our nation and world.] God of Love, As I write this I am mindful of all those who do not know your love. Maybe they have never heard the Good News, so they can’t believe or callContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for our nation and world on Tuesdays this year.] “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” (Psalm 27:13 NIV) Light of the World, In this day and age we hear the truth of your Word – that darkness covers the earth and thick darkness over the peoples. WeContinue Reading