Do you vote in political elections? There is a saying that we shouldn’t talk politics or religion. I talk about my faith without apology. I am quieter about politics. My views often differ from those around me, and I have learned to pick my battles. Those with the loudest voices are not always the majority,... Continue Reading →
Where I’m At
It has been a tough 48 hours. This morning as I finally just collapsed into God, allowed the tears to roll down freely and handed Him the weight of my soul, I paused to thank Him for His peace, for joy in the sorrow, for comfort, for the love of family and friends. Sometimes when... Continue Reading →
Psalms 63 Prayer
“O God of my life, I’m lovesick for You in this dry and weary wilderness. I thirst with the deepest longings to love You more, with cravings in my heart that can’t be described. Such yearning grips my soul for You, my God! I’m energized every time I enter Your heavenly sanctuary to seek more... Continue Reading →
Grace
“For God has revealed his grace for the salvation of all people. That grace instructs us to give up ungodly living and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this world,”. Titus 2:11-12 Grace. Grace Saves me. Grace says I can't earn it, Then turns to ask me to do... Continue Reading →
Prayer from Psalm 98
I sing a new song to You Lord; Thank You for the song that is in my heart this morning. You have done mighty and wonderful things! It is by Your own power and holy strength I have the victory in my life. Lord at Resurrection You announced Your victory; You made Your saving power... Continue Reading →
Outcast Giving
“In Samaria he came to a town named Sychar, which was not far from the field that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob's well was there, and Jesus, tired out by the trip, sat down by the well. It was about noon. A Samaritan woman came to draw some water, and Jesus said... Continue Reading →
Walk on Water Faith
Scripture: “When they saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and screamed with fear. Jesus spoke to them at once. “Courage!” he said. “It is I. Don’t be afraid!” Then Peter spoke up. “Lord, if it is really you, order me to come out on the water to... Continue Reading →
Fancy Rhetoric
“God didn’t send me out to collect a following for myself, but to preach the Message of what he has done, collecting a following for him. And he didn’t send me to do it with a lot of fancy rhetoric of my own, lest the powerful action at the center—Christ on the Cross—be trivialized into... Continue Reading →
A Son’s Love
“Standing close to Jesus' cross were his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. Jesus saw his mother and the disciple he loved standing there; so he said to his mother, “He is your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “She is your mother.” From that time the disciple... Continue Reading →
Prayer from Psalms 118
I give thanks to You Lord, because You are good, and Your love is eternal. Let the people say, “His love is eternal.” Let the children of God say, “His love is eternal.” Let all who worship Him say, “His love is eternal.” In my distress, I have called to You Lord; You answered me... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 