Sunday Praise

But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head. I was crying to the LORD with my voice, And He answered me from His holy mountain. – Psalm 3:3-4 (NASB)

Between Fear and Faith

God has laid out a plan for your life, a journey that will lead you to “a land flowing with milk and honey (Num. 14:8).” With each new step, he asks us to follow him in faith. The challenge is to not do what the Israelites did and take your eyes off God, to not let fear take hold of you.

Three Lessons from Three Denials

When Jesus foretold Simon Peter’s denials prior to his crucifixion, he also gave us some important instructions. In Luke 22:31-32 Jesus said, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen […]

Prayer Journey — Discontent

Can I be content with what you have given me; with the burdens I carry? At times I feel loaded down by life, overwhelmed by its struggles. Yet you know me. You created me. You know me inside and out. Your wisdom tells me discontent is a spiritual attack by the evil one. He is […]

November 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. November 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 – “Retrospective”: […]

Sunday Praise

Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious. – Psalm 66:1-2 (NASB)

Part 5: Discerning the Right Time to Harvest

Part 5 of a five-part series on Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4:7-45 and what it teaches us about gospel harvesting.

In the Moment With God

In the moment I thank God for each breath I take In the moment I thank God for the cooling breeze In the moment I thank God for his hand upon my life In the past I feel the pain of struggles and trauma In the past I grieve for those who are gone now […]

Persistent Accusations

As sinful people, we are deserving of eternal death. Guilty as charged. Yet Jesus, the one who did nothing to deserve death, died on the cross to save us from our sin.