Sunday Praise

Daniel said, “Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever, For wisdom and power belong to Him. – Daniel 2:20 (NASB)

Vignettes—Forgotten

The air chilled him to the bone. He pulled his coat tighter around himself as he walked, making his rounds. Another lonely night shift in the deserted office building, watching and waiting. He stopped to look out the window at the dark sky above. The night seemed so long waiting for dawn. Hope seemed so […]

Vignettes—If Only

If only there was wisdom to help me understand. If only there was someone to provide counsel for difficult decisions. If only there was someone to provide strength to do the right thing. If only people would not judge just by what they see or hear. If only there was someone who would see me […]

#3 Prayer Journey — Perfect Hope

2022 Countdown of the top four Prayer Journey posts. This post was first published March 7, 2022. I know that everything God does will remain forever; there is nothing to add to it and there is nothing to take from it, for God has so worked that men should fear Him. – Ecclesiastes 3:14 (NASB) […]

Sunday Praise

Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel,Who alone works wonders. And blessed be His glorious name forever; And may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen, and Amen. – Psalm 72:18-19 (NASB)

Vignettes—Insignificant

A breeze whipped up, swirling the dust on the dirt street outside her door. She looked at the ramshackle homes next to hers as she stood in the doorway. Insignificant homes of forgotten people in the world. An old Jeep drove by, stirring up more dust. She covered her face and stepped back inside. It […]

Vignettes—Disbelief

It can’t be. How could that possibly happen? She parked her car and stared at him with skepticism. She was lost for words. Did he not know that she had been praying to God about this for years? Month after month her prayers went unanswered. It seemed nothing would change. How could things be different? […]

#4 Prayer Journey — Distracted

2022 Countdown of the top four Prayer Journey posts. This post was first published January 31, 2022. The world encroaches on the boundaries that surround me. I feel vulnerable as I take my eyes off you dear Lord and watch the concerns of this world advance closer to me. Worry about today and tomorrow begins […]

Sunday Praise

In that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing to the LORD, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world. Shout aloud and sing for joy, people […]

Vignettes—Impossible

“It would take a miracle,” he said as he slowly sat on a rickety chair in front of the fireplace. He set his cell phone on the end table and looked at his friend. “It’s hopeless. Nothing is going to change.” His friend joined him and watched the glowing embers. He sat silent for a […]