Avoiding Cracks in Unity

A few years ago I had an instructor who warned the class, “The minute someone or a group of people start differentiating themselves from others, watch out.” He cautioned us that it is usually the start of a person or group trying to elevate themselves above others. He pointed out that it is particularly worrisome […]

Prayer Journey—Your Will

My will, my desire for my own selfish ways is strong. I see the world around me and I want to be recognized for all the wrong reasons. Help me to place your will ahead of mine dear God. Hallowed be your name. May your kingdom replace my selfish kingdom I attempt to build here […]

Sunday Honor

“Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.’” – Matthew 6:9-10 (NASB)

Avoiding Trip Hazards

Those who love Your law have great peace, And nothing causes them to stumble. – Psalm 119:165 (NASB) There is something about this verse that is very compelling. It expresses contentment and confidence. To love God’s law, to desire to follow Him and His way is to know His peace. God’s law is designed to […]

Putting Your Heart and Soul Into It

Deuteronomy 6:5 tells us: “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” It is a scripture Jesus quoted when asked what is the greatest commandment (Matthew 22:37). But how do you do that? You start by putting God first in your life, […]

Prayer Journey—Eternal Words

Your Word dear God stands forever. It was there before I was born and it will remain long after I’m gone from this earth. My words are but a vapor exhaled that disappear into thin air. Your word was there at the beginning. You spoke the world into existence. You created all things. Your word […]

Sunday Honor

The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8 (NASB)

God’s Word is Truth

Sometimes it is hard to trust God, to believe His Word is true. When we feel the weight of the world on our shoulders, it is difficult to believe the words of Jesus: “For My yoke is easy and My burden is light (Matthew 11:29, NASB).” Yet God is faithful. “Know therefore that the LORD […]

#WednesdayWalk—Searching the Night Sky

In this Wednesday Walk post, two men examine the enticing words of a man against those who truly seek God and His Word. Their search draws them heavenward.

Acquiring a Heart for God

Nehemiah teaches us what it takes to have a heart for God. We can sense his longing to make his desires God’s desires. He is someone we can model after.