Sunday Praise

Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious. – Psalm 66:1-2 (NASB)

Sunday Praise

Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples.

Prayer Journey — Worthy

You know me even more than I know myself. You created me. You have a plan for me at this moment in history. You invite me to join you around the charcoal fire and share a meal.

Two Sides of a Prayer

When we humbly approach the Lord in prayer, we bare our heart and acknowledge we are helpless without Him. Submitting to God’s will shows we trust his wisdom.

Prayer Journey — A Work in Progress

Yet it is not me and my efforts, but it is Christ Jesus within that strengthens me. It is through you dear Jesus that I am redeemed, not by my own feeble efforts to be good.

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.

Two Sides of a Prayer

When we humbly approach the Lord in prayer, we bare our heart and acknowledge we are helpless without Him.

Prayer Journey — Not a Spirit of Timidity

It’s there, towering over me. I am frightened, too scared to move or say anything. I recoil into my feelings of not measuring up; my feelings of being less; my feelings of lacking. I dig deep into myself, but I cannot find the strength. Nothing. Yet His words speak to me: “For God has not […]

The Anxiety of Hope

The key is to pray when feelings arise of concern for others. We may still worry, still feel anxious, but don’t lose sight of praying for that person.

Prayer Journey — Who Am I?

The complexity of life contrasts against your simple statement “I AM.” The struggles of life contrast against “peace I give to you.” The temporary nature of things in life contrast against your eternal nature. Who am I next to you dear God? I am a contrast to you, yet you are not against me. You […]