Wishing for the Way Things Were

It was a hard life, but it was a life they knew. Now they have left it all behind for the promise of something better, following God’s word. But now the first sign of opposition appears ready to stop them. They fear for their life. Suddenly the promised land doesn’t look so promising. Then they […]

Prayer Journal–Thankful

Keep me alert dear Lord with an attitude of thanksgiving. Let not bitterness take root in me. Help me to trust in you, to offer you praise and thanksgiving in all things. Help me to seek to fill myself with your Spirit instead of my own pride. May your light shine brightly to guide me […]

Follow the Money

Money. It’s what motivated them to have Paul and Silas brought before the authorities and imprisoned. It started me thinking about what motivates people to do the things they do. In Acts 16:16-24 Paul is on his way to prayer with the others when a fortune teller follows them and keeps proclaiming, “These men are […]

Sunday Praise

Praise the LORD!Praise the LORD, O my soul!I will praise the LORD while I live;I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. – Psalm 146:1-2, NASB

Giving God a Honorable Mention

Being first is one thing, but putting something first in your life is something completely different. To place first in a race means you’ve beaten everyone else to the finish line. First place in a contest places your work above everyone else. So where do you place your love of God in life? Maybe you […]

Prayer Journal–Refuge

Your word dear Lord is life. It is pure and blameless. Your word gives life. Over and over your words prove true. They are pure wisdom not corrupted by people. Your love is without any deceptive motive. It is simple, pure love for us, your people.You want what is best for us. In you I […]

Prayer Journal–My Rock

You are my strength dear God. You are my rock. Without you, I am feeble, weak, beaten down, but you lift me up. You strengthen me when I am weak. You tell me there is purpose in the burdens I face, the challenges I meet. You use them to build resilience in me. It is […]

Nurturing “Joy in the Faith”

This passage caused me to examine my own life and my devotion to Christ. While I may long to be with Christ, I don’t always share Paul’s dedication to be with those who need to be nurtured in their faith in Christ.

Sunday Praise

Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth.Serve the LORD with gladness;Come before Him with joyful singing.Know that the LORD Himself is God;It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.Enter His gates with thanksgivingAnd His courts with praise.Give thanks to Him, bless His […]

The Race Before You

Hebrews 12:1 tells us, “let us run with endurance the race that is set before us (NASB).” The day you were born, God set before you the race you are to run for Him in this life. However, so much in this world tries to tangle you in sin and stop you from completing that […]