Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. (Matthew 5:6 NIV) I’ve been thinking for a few weeks that I want to vote for people who are competent.* I don’t care whether or not they have a “y” chromosome. I don’t care how dark orContinue 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
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. (Romans 14:17 NIV) Lord God, I feel like I need to pray for your Church. I find myself judging people that I don’ think live up to your KingdomContinue Reading
Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. (Revelation 19:7 NIV) I was recently was rereading Proverbs. The very last piece of Proverbs focuses on “A Virtuous Woman” or “The Radiant Bride” or “A WifeContinue Reading
Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if youContinue Reading
“Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them.” (Isaiah 42:9 AMPC) Several years ago I was introduced to the idea of a “Word of the Year.” In practice, this means to pray and ask GodContinue Reading
[Please join with me in praying for our nation and world on Tuesdays this year.] “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8 NIV) “WhyContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for our nation and world on Tuesdays this year.] “It is repulsive [to God and man] for [governmental leaders] to behave wickedly, For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God).” (Proverbs 16:12 AMP, alt.) My Bible Recap reading plan has taken meContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for young generations and families on Thursdays this year.] This weekend our church is hosting a conference for teens and early-20’s young adults around the theme of being pure. In today’s society “purity” may seem like an old-fashioned concept, but keeping yourself clean from theContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for the Church on Sundays.] “Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God. Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; hold it fast, and repent.” (Revelation 3:2-3 NIV) PerfectContinue Reading