Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. (Psalm 127:1 NIV) Last weekend our local church celebrated a milestone anniversary: 40 years of ministry. This body of Christ that was planted in the fall of 1984 has since weathered forty years of ups,Continue Reading
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:5 NIV) God, our nation is a mess right now. So much disorder and chaos; so much unrighteousness. And so many good and godly people, my Child. Remember that when the darkness seems most prevalent, your LightContinue Reading
In my Bible Recap readings I’m just finishing Deuteronomy and the story of Moses. As you probably remember, Moses was the leader of the Israelite nation from the time they left slavery in Egypt, through the forty years of wandering in the desert, up to the point in which theyContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for the Church on Sundays this year.] Lost-Seeking God, Thank you for the true Church, your Body, who is filled by the fullness of Jesus Christ. Thank you for Holy Spirit’s leading in the Church and your People who are seeking to hear from you.Continue Reading
“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14 NIV) It is a popular thing to encourage someone to “follow their heart.” In theory, this sounds great: be true to yourself, make yourself happy, etc. But in practice, following our heartContinue Reading
[Please join me as we pray for our nation and world on Tuesdays this year.] “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” (Proverbs 1:7 NIV) Quick – name ten people who are in positions of governmental leadership. Then make a list of ten peopleContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for the Church on Sundays this year.] “And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” – God (Jeremiah 3:15 ESV) “When the churches cease to pray for ministers, ministers will no longer be a blessingContinue Reading