Choose for each of your tribes individuals who are wise, discerning, and reputable to be your leaders.(Deuteronomy 1:13 NRSV) I heard two statistics recently that have been bugging me: One, that 50% of Christians nationwide vote in elections, and, two, that only 8% of our state’s Christians voted in theContinue Reading

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, whoContinue Reading

“Righteousness [moral and spiritual integrity and virtuous character] exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” (Proverbs 14:34 AMP) (a part of the preface to a book I am writing:) I’ve never considered myself an exceptionally patriotic person.  I was glad to be born in the United StatesContinue Reading

[Please join me in praying for our nation and world on Tuesdays this year.] “Righteousness [moral and spiritual integrity and virtuous character] exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.”  (Proverbs 14:34 AMP) (a part of the preface to the book I am writing:) I’ve never consideredContinue Reading

[Please join me in praying for children, families, and our future on Thursdays this year.] “Children are a blessing and a gift from the Lord.” (Psalm 127:3 CEV) “…strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow….Great is Thy Faithfulness…” – Thomas O. Chisholm I started to write another post forContinue Reading

[Please join me in praying for children, families, and the future on Thursdays this year.] God of the Children and the Future,     You, Lord, are our God and we love you with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strength.  From everlasting to everlasting, your Love is with those who fearContinue Reading