The prayer of the righteous person is powerfully effective. James 5:16 As election day is fast approaching I’ve looked to the prayers of the Puritans to help stir in me a greater sense of conviction for our nation and the church. These prayers have nothing to do with the culturally relevant verbage of our day. … Read more…
But may it never be that I would boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Gal 6:14 In this past year, during the presidential debates, I’ve been reflecting a lot on how the climate of our world and … Read more…
Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. Phil 4:11 The advertising industry is designed to borage humanity with the nagging desire for something more or something else. What about our living conditions? If we live in an apartment, we long for the day when we … Read more…
For I know the plans I have for you”–this is the LORD’s declaration–“plans for your welfare, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 HCSB Six years ago God provided me and my husband with a sweet two bedroom home. At the time we were happy to simply have a … Read more…
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts; and see if there be any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way.” Psalm 139:23-24 Have you ever heard of the “arm chair quarter back?” This is the person who’s certain that he or she can … Read more…
Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes, and I shall observe it to the end. Psalm 119:33 About two years ago I bought my grandson a puzzle. It had twenty-five pieces that were large and colorful and easy to handle. I made sure it was age appropriate for his little hands and skill … Read more…
