Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways. A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people. (Proverbs 14:2-3, 34 NIV) Righteous and Just God, We pray for aContinue Reading
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. (Romans 14:17 ESV) Last spring we had a guest preacher in for meetings at church who used the above verse over and over and over toContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for our nation and world on Tuesdays this year.] “Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!) Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man [or woman] who fears the Lord [with awe-inspired reverence and worships Him with obedience], who delights greatly in His commandments. His descendantsContinue Reading
“Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:4 NIV) I am almost done with the Bible Recap plan for this year – 20 readings to go! Currently I am finishing Romans, one of the theologically densest books in the Bible.Continue Reading
[Please join me in praying for our world on Tuesdays this year.] “Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.” (Proverbs 11:11 NIV) Omnipotent God, Today we come to you grateful that we who dwell in your shelter can rest inContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for our nation and the world on Tuesdays. This post is from early in 2023, but still worth praying.] “May God arise, may his enemies be scattered; may his foes flee before him.” (Psalm 68:1 NIV) “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we doContinue Reading
“The power of the wicked will be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous.” (Psalm 37:17 NIV) “Oh, yes! Tell us about Aslan!” said several voices at once; for once again that strange feeling—like the first signs of spring, like good news, had come over them.“Who is Aslan?” asked Susan.“Aslan?” said Mr. Beaver.Continue Reading
“Whoever knows what is right but doesn’t do it is sinning.” (James 4:17 GW) So, I’m finally getting to Day #2 of that 21 day Bible Study. You know, the one I did Day #1 of about a week ago… And, again, finding myself up against more of that ToughContinue Reading
“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” (Mark 8:36 ESV) Creative, Wealth-Giving Communicator, How deep are the riches of your wisdom and knowledge; how unsearchable your judgements! Who has known your mind or been your counselor? Who has given to youContinue Reading
“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.) Quick Quiz: How many Senators and Representatives are in the U.S. Congress? How many total state legislators are in the U.S.? HowContinue Reading