Hope in the Assembled Faithful

So many who bore the scars of relentless attacks from the enemy. I could see the fatigue in their eyes, yet I also saw their determination to press on. Together we were still a formidable force for the enemy to contend with despite our weaknesses.

Out of Options

She was about to prepare her last meal. There is a great drought in the land and she only has enough food for one more meal. Then she encounters a man who asks her to feed him. She explains her situation, but he tells her to use the last bit of food she has left […]

Prayer Journey — Remaining Days

Help me Lord to remain close to you and your desire for my remaining days. Help me to prioritize your will over my will. May my desires become your desires. May your light shine through me to those who wander in darkness in search of you. May I bring peace, your peace to those anxious […]

Sunday Praise

I will tell of Your name to my brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will praise You. – Psalm 22:22 (NASB)

Speaking With the Mind of God

Road block after road block seems to stop you at every move. It’s aggravating when things don’t go as we planned, but do we look at these delays as God trying to get our attention?

The Discipline of Trauma

When I reflect back on so many traumatic events in my life, I recall the pain and hurt. In the middle of those events, sometimes I wondered what God was doing. Yet when I look at my life today, I know those events helped to shape who I am. My faith is deeper for having […]

Prayer Journey — Life Giver

The sun sets, marking the end of another day; adding another day to my life. As darkness sets in, I reflect on you dear Lord Jesus — how you bring light to dark places; hope to hopeless situations. You are the giver of life. Every breath I take is a gift from you. Each day […]

Sunday Praise

I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart;I will tell of all Your wonders.I will be glad and exult in You;I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. – Psalm 9:1-2 (NASB)

October Publication Schedule

In October we will open the archives every Thursday and republish posts from three years ago. The remaining monthly features continue this month: Sunday: “Sunday Praise”: A weekly scripture of praise to God. Monday: “Prayer Journey”: A morning prayer to start the week. Tuesday: A new post reflecting on faith and scripture. Thursday: “Retrospective”: A […]

Do Gooders

It’s not hard to see the results of sin in the world. The news is filled with many of its consequences. Galatians 5:19-21 tells us: “The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and […]