Emotions are high right now and the enemy’s roaring! A vomit of screaming, shouting, blame, rage, violence, shock and despair to name a few. It’s a horrible shakening, it’s true! But please be careful not to entangle yourself too much in the darkness…it’s overwhelming and it’s horrible. However the devil would like nothing more than […]
My very first memories of Christmas center on a fearful, defenseless young girl, abused, and helpless to change the horrible situation around her. For me Christmas was a season of enhanced fears, shattered dreams, and broken promises. By God’s grace, my grandfather’s prayers changed my life and instilled in me joy and hope, as he […]
Dear Men and Women in Blue, As we enter these final days of the election, I send you this prayer and reminder that you are never alone. God is always with you and will strengthen you during this difficult time. There are many who are praying for you and are so grateful for you and […]
One of my favorite books of the Bible is Joshua. The book of Joshua is dramatic and contains well-known miracle-filled episodes of the courageous leader Joshua who was used mightily for the glory of the Lord. An important theme of the book of Joshua is repeated in the beginning: “As I was with Moses, I […]
“Though you have not seen him, you love him; though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy” (1 Peter 1:8) When my son, Jason, was very young, he was a hearty eater. That boy loved to eat! In fact, he ate pretty much everything I put […]
Faithfulness: Do we do what we say we’ll do, even in the smallest matters? The faithfulness of God consists, in part, of him always doing what he says he will do: “He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it” (1 Thessalonians 5:24). The faithfulness of God’s people consists, likewise, in our making […]
December 23 Christmas Prayers 1) Dear Lord, Don’t let us miss You this Christmas season. Help us to simplify our activities and traditions so we can focus our celebration on Your birth. Thank You for being the Prince of Peace, and we ask for your supernatural peace to reign in our hearts. Thank You for the […]
Imagine the original Eden. Animals roam freely and peacefully. A mist goes up from the earth, watering the green land and blooming flowers. There’s a chorus of chirping birds, and fish dance in the glistening water. Trees offer their fruits for savoring, while flowers delight with sweet fragrances and vibrant colors. Each day the sky’s […]
“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.” (1 Corinthians 3:6,7). Our job is to plant and water seeds. God’s job is to make things grow. Let us pray: […]