Prayer Journey — Longing

Give me a desire for you dear God. Help me to seek you each day. Let me not fall prey to diversions and detours that keep me from you. Fill me with a longing for you and what is right. Protect me from the evil one who seeks to devour me. Your ways are pure […]

Sunday Praise

My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my soul. Awake, harp and lyre; I will awaken the dawn! I will give thanks to You, O LORD, among the peoples, And I will sing praises to You among the nations. – Psalm 108:1-2 (NASB)

Sudden Roadblocks

In those times when God thwarts our plans and we find ourselves in the dark and disoriented, seek God as Paul did. Pray and fast.

#WednesdayWalk — The Faint Cry of Hope

I lay there in that packed room, remembering the fatigue, the tired eyes in the faces of that young couple. I was sure they had traveled far, like all of us, to be counted…

Finding the Right Words

I have had many conversations over the years with people who want to debate the validity of the Bible. In the course of hearing them argue about flaws in scripture, it becomes evident they have no desire to understand the Word of God and what it offers. They do not have a heart that wants […]

Prayer Journey — Clearing Confusion

The noise is everywhere creating havoc and confusion. It tries to divert people from you dear God. Yet your word is active and alive. It makes itself known. Those who have ears will hear what you say dear God. They will see your son Jesus and desire to know him. Help me dear God to […]

Sunday Praise

Praise the LORD! Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting. – Psalm 106:1 (NASB)

The Meaning of Words

What we say to others matters. It can lift someone up or tear them down. Our words can change the course of someone’s life. In Joshua 14, the Israelites have conquered the land of Canaan and Joshua is apportioning the land to the various tribes. In verse 7-8 Caleb recounts what happened more than 40 […]

#WednesdayWalk — Believing the Prophesy

#Retrospective — This post originally published December 4, 2019. The fire crackled as I watched sparks fly up into the evening sky. I stared at the faces of the men sharing the warmth of the fire with me. “You are a long way from home,” I remarked to them. They nodded in agreement. I struggled […]

Poisonous Words

Words. They are a powerful thing. Words can lift people up and encourage them or they can tear people down and cause great pain. Too often in my life I have said hurtful things to people — even those I love. In a moment of anger, careless words have emerged from my lips. This was […]