On Second Thought…

There are some things I pray for that seem hopeless; that appear to be headed for a horrible end. I pray fervently for a different outcome, but it seems nothing will change. It appears that God has his mind set on how things will turn out. As I pray, I wonder if God can change […]

Prayer Journey — God in All Things

Some days it is difficult dear God to see how anything good can come out of so many bad things. Yet you tell me to trust you, to seek your will. I struggle deep inside to trust you, to follow your lead. You remind me of your work in the past, of your faithfulness, of […]

Sunday Praise

Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth; Break forth and sing for joy and sing praises. Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, With the lyre and the sound of melody. With trumpets and the sound of the horn Shout joyfully before the King, the LORD. – Psalm 98:4-6 (NASB)

Friday Faith

“But this is the covenant which I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares the LORD, “I will put My law within them and on their heart I will write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. – Jeremiah 31:33 (NASB)

Prayer Journey — Faithful Father

You are a faithful father dear God. You have known me intimately since I took my first breath and you will be by my side when I take my last breath. You have never left me alone. Through heartache, sorrow and grief; through traumatic times when all seemed hopeless, you were there giving me hope. […]

A Heart to Heart With Dad

“Strike two!” The umpire yells. I just want to get on base for once. “Wait for the pitch,” the coach yells. I try to restrain myself, but I can’t hold back on the next pitch. I swing and feel the ball clip the bat, then rise toward the sky.

Sunday Praise

Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones; And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart. – Psalm 32:11 (NASB)

Friday Faith

Then Moses said to Aaron, “It is what the LORD spoke, saying, ‘By those who come near Me I will be treated as holy, And before all the people I will be honored.’” So Aaron, therefore, kept silent. – Leviticus 10:3 (NASB)

Prayer Journey — Your Ways

Your ways dear God are truth, the path to life. Everyday there are distractions and detractors who attempt to divert me from your path. Fill me with your wisdom. Help me to be attentive to your call, your direction. May I clearly hear your voice when the clamor of nosies in this world seek to […]

Sunday Praise

Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving;Sing praises to our God on the lyre,Who covers the heavens with clouds,Who provides rain for the earth,Who makes grass to grow on the mountains. – Psalm 147:7-8 (NASB)