Lingering Beauty

“The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The Skies display His craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make Him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world.” (Psalm 19:1-4Continue reading “Lingering Beauty”

Be Specific When You Pray

“When Jesus heard them, He stopped and called, ‘What do you want Me to do for you?’” (Matthew 20:32 NLT) Too often we conclude the Lord hasn’t answered our prayer when the problem may be that our request was asked too generally. We’re prone to ask “globally,” rather than specifically. For example, we may beContinue reading “Be Specific When You Pray”

Just As I Am!

“Then Jesus said, ‘Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28 NLT) *I read this on one of my friend’s Facebook posts and couldn’t resist sharing with you. I hope it speaks to you, especially if you’re burdened with the thought ofContinue reading “Just As I Am!”

The Key to Confidence

“For the next two years, Paul lived in Rome at his own expense. He welcomed all who visited him, boldly proclaiming the Kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ. And no one tried to stop him.” (Acts 28:30-31 NLT) In my experience one of the key reasons many people are reluctant toContinue reading “The Key to Confidence”

Why All the Angst?

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends You, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” (Psalm 139:23-24 NLT) The thought of being in heaven without my kids is unbearable. To see them walking without an intimate relationship withContinue reading “Why All the Angst?”

A Simple Presence

“Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12:15 NLT) Leaving church one Sunday morning shortly after my divorce, my pastor asked me how I was doing. He had known me and my wife for many years. Unable to hold it together, without saying a word, I fell intoContinue reading “A Simple Presence”

A Few Hours with My Mentor (Part 2)

“There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.” (Proverbs 14:12 NLT) By God’s grace I was able to spend about four and a half hours with my mentor last week. Yesterday I shared some of his thoughts that spoke to me, and today I’d like to share aContinue reading “A Few Hours with My Mentor (Part 2)”

Prayer IS Doing Something (Part 2)

“May Your ways be known throughout the earth, Your saving power among people everywhere.” (Psalm 67:7 NLT) John Stonestreet of the Colson Center wrote: “Not only is prayer the practice of appealing to the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, it is an essential way to align our hearts and minds with His. To haveContinue reading “Prayer IS Doing Something (Part 2)”