Sunday Praise

Praise the LORD, all nations; Laud Him, all peoples! For His lovingkindness is great toward us, And the truth of the LORD is everlasting. Praise the LORD! – Psalm 117 (NASB)

Putting Down Roots in the Kingdom of God

To settle down with God is to focus on building a relationship with him. It means putting down roots deep into his scripture; spending focused time in prayer with God; drawing deeply from solid relationships with other believers.

Two Sides of a Prayer

When we humbly approach the Lord in prayer, we bare our heart and acknowledge we are helpless without Him.

Prayer Journey — Not a Spirit of Timidity

It’s there, towering over me. I am frightened, too scared to move or say anything. I recoil into my feelings of not measuring up; my feelings of being less; my feelings of lacking. I dig deep into myself, but I cannot find the strength. Nothing. Yet His words speak to me: “For God has not […]

Sunday Praise

With my mouth I will greatly extol the LORD; in the great throng of worshipers I will praise him. For he stands at the right hand of the needy, to save their lives from those who would condemn them. – Psalm 109:30-31 (NIV)

Searching

In a packed train, humanity closes in on me. I reach for you, but you are not there. Yet in the solitude of the wilderness, I heard your voice.

Prayer Journey — Who Am I?

The complexity of life contrasts against your simple statement “I AM.” The struggles of life contrast against “peace I give to you.” The temporary nature of things in life contrast against your eternal nature. Who am I next to you dear God? I am a contrast to you, yet you are not against me. You […]

Sunday Praise

The LORD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; This is my God, and I will praise Him; My father’s God, and I will extol Him. – Exodus 15:2 (NASB)

August Publication Schedule

This month, the traditional publishing schedule resumes with 6 a.m. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Thanks for taking time to read this blog. Blessings. August Schedule Sunday – “Sunday Praise”: A weekly scripture of praise to God. Monday – “Prayer Journey”: a morning prayer to start the week. Tuesday: A new post reflecting on scripture. Thursday […]

#Highlights — Longing

Years ago I began highlighting Bible verses that spoke to me in the midst of traumatic events. This month I am sharing some of these verses and a short reflection. My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word. My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I […]