My child, don't forget what I teach you. Always remember what I tell you to do. My teaching will give you a long and prosperous life. Proverbs 3:1-2 This past ten days I have really be focused on my time with God, but also in getting old journals posted to my blog. As I review... Continue Reading →
The Land
Before I moved to New Mexico and then the first year I was here, I spent a lot of time praying about New Mexico as a state. Recently I highlighted some scriptures about righteousness. But as I looked at them to journal and blog about, it was the land that stuck out to me. The... Continue Reading →
My Prayer of Jabez
He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!” And God granted him his request. 1 Chronicles 4:10 I remember when this passage first became popular.... Continue Reading →
Seeking His Thoughts and Ways
“My thoughts,” says the Lord, “are not like yours, and my ways are different from yours. As high as the heavens are above the earth, so high are my ways and thoughts above yours. Isaiah 55:8-9 Again, the theme thoughts I feel like I'm blind to the area that my mind needs to be renewed in.... Continue Reading →
A Prayer for Families from Psalm 112
Lord we praise You! Happy is our family because we honor You Lord. Our family takes pleasure in obeying Your commands. Our children will be powerful in the land; our descendants will be blessed. Our family will be wealthy and rich, and we will be righteous forever. Lord , your light shines in the darkness... Continue Reading →
Seeking Wisdom
But it is the spirit of Almighty God that comes to us and gives us wisdom. It is not growing old that makes us wise or helps us to know what is right. Job 32:8-9 I listen to a lot of podcasts. I love learning and it is an easy way to gain knowledge. I... Continue Reading →
His Platform Alone
The attitude you should have is the one that Christ Jesus had: He always had the nature of God, but he did not think that by force he should try to remain equal with God. Instead of this, of his own free will he gave up all he had, and took the nature of a servant.... Continue Reading →
Renewed Thoughts
“As the scripture says, “Who knows the mind of the Lord? Who is able to give him advice?” We, however, have the mind of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 2:16 “Can anyone tell the Lord what to do? Who can teach him or give him advice? With whom does God consult in order to know and... Continue Reading →
Opportunities
So be careful how you live. Don't live like ignorant people, but like wise people. Make good use of every opportunity you have, because these are evil days. Don't be fools, then, but try to find out what the Lord wants you to do. Ephesians 5:15-17 I have been doing several studies on wisdom lately. I do... Continue Reading →
The Shepherd’s Job
It's been a long time since I put pen to paper to share my thoughts. I have blogged some, but there is just something therapeutic and spiritual that happens for me when I pause to do it. I am not sure why this daily habit has changed for me. A part of me feels like... Continue Reading →
