A Line in the Sand

Paul instructs us in Ephesians 6:13 to be ready for these scuffles by putting on the full armor of God. He tells us to prepare ahead of time to “stand your ground” against the evil in this world.

Celebrating the Almost Empty Room

There was a time when I taught Sunday School that I would be frustrated when not many people attended my morning class. I would be encouraged when most of the seats were filled, but get discouraged when only a handful attended. That’s when I felt convicted that my heart was not in the right place. […]

Prayer Journey — Who Am I?

Who am I that you have brought me this far? You are the great I AM, but who am I? You knit me together in my mother’s womb. You gave me breath. You continue to shower me with grace and love. You patiently teach me and mature me. There are days I feel your gentle […]

Sunday Praise

Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant and praise is becoming. – Psalm 147:1 (NASB)

Building a Deep Foundation

When people say, “They don’t build them like they used to,” I think they had my great grandfather’s house in mind. It is a house with two layers of brick for the exterior walls with a rock foundation that is at least one foot thick. It was built more than 100 years ago and now […]

Prayer Journey— The Body of Hope

Today I pray for the church, your church dear Lord. I pray that as one body in Christ Jesus, we may be complete; equipped for acts of service. May the church be unified through your word, your truth. May we share the hope God gives us through Jesus Christ. Help us to purify our body […]

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)

September Publication Schedule

This month, the traditional publishing schedule continues with 6 a.m. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Thanks for taking time to read this blog. Blessings.

Prayer Journey — True Peace

“Do not be troubled,” he tells me. “Do not be afraid,” he reassures me. He offers me peace, His peace. Yet I am still troubled, still fearful, still lacking peace. The world surrounds me with facades of peace. I hide behind that facade of peace, yet fear and trouble still lurk nearby. You give me […]

Sunday Praise

I will extol You, my God, O King, And I will bless Your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless You, And I will praise Your name forever and ever. Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised, And His greatness is unsearchable. – Psalm 145:1-3 (NASB)