Perishable to Imperishable

Some days I really feel the word perishable that Paul uses in 1 Corinthians 15:50-58. I feel my body wearing out, fatigue after a long day and see the aging process become more apparent when I gaze in the mirror. It can be discouraging not to be able to physically do what I once did […]

Prayer Journey — Unshakable

Torrents of rain saturate my body. A furious, cold wind chills me to the bone. Storm clouds above mask the light. A world of bitterness and brokenness encroaches on me. Yet you surround me like a fortress dear God. You are faithful and true. In you I trust dear Lord. Under your wing I find […]

Sunday Praise

Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart, In the company of the upright and in the assembly. Great are the works of the LORD; They are studied by all who delight in them. Splendid and majestic is His work, And His righteousness endures forever. – Psalm 111:1-3 (NASB)

Shedding Worldly Labels for Christ

As we talked, I learned that this man had a very successful business in finance. I immediately judged this man who likely made more money in an hour than I made in a year. How could someone so wealthy possibly have faith in Christ?

God Speaks Across Millennia

In the book of Romans, Paul often quoted verses from the Old Testament. It’s amazing to think that the same Word of God that inspired Paul and guided him is the same word that speaks to us today. It also reminds me that we can know scripture well, yet it continues to speak to us […]

Prayer Journey — Your Grace

Help me this week to be light to those who are lost in darkness. Fill me with your wisdom dear God so that I can bring your hope to the hopeless. Guide me in how I can best serve you. Make your path evident to me dear Lord. Help me to not get caught in […]

Sunday Praise

Bless the LORD, you His angels, Mighty in strength, who perform His word, Obeying the voice of His word! Bless the LORD, all you His hosts, You who serve Him, doing His will. Bless the LORD, all you works of His, In all places of His dominion; Bless the LORD, O my soul! – Psalm […]

Your Close Friend Wisdom

God’s wisdom is not a passive thing. It is something that you must accept and maintain. Proverbs 4 provides advice on how to nurture God’s wisdom within you. This proverb is written as a father giving advice to his child. “Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my […]

Prayer Journey — God’s Love and Grace

This morning I praise you God for your love and care, for being in my life. Thank you for the grace your shower on me each day, for your healing touch. I praise you for your righteousness, your faithfulness through the generations. Thank you for the forgiveness you offer—salvation through Jesus Christ. I am grateful […]

Sunday Praise

For the Mighty One has done great things for me; And holy is His name. “AND HIS MERCY IS UPON GENERATION AFTER GENERATIONTOWARD THOSE WHO FEAR HIM.” – Luke 1:49-50 (NASB)