Father, draw me close. I need You, for I, in myself, am not sufficient. I cast myself on You and Your wildly flowing mercy to guide and direct my thoughts and actions this day and every day. Amen. ******** Last week, I...
Read MoreOne last full day of break, thank You, Father, for time with family. Guide my thoughts for my time with You. Amen. 1 Corinthians 13:7a (<<click here to read the passage) Love bears all things [regardless of what comes]…...
Read MoreAnother day of quiet, Father. Thank You for Your presence and for Your guidance, as I continued getting ready for Sunday. You know our needs. May Karen and Massey’s time with her father be a blessing for them and her father....
Read MoreTime is passing so quickly! Father, may I make the best use of the time that is at my disposal. There are so many distractions and so much that needs to be done! Amen. ******** A portion of the prayer from The Spirit of Jesus in...
Read MoreThis Wednesday is the last day of school as we head into our Christmas break, and Father, I, and many of my coworkers – Karen included – are more than ready for it. We love what we do but it is time for rest and restoration. Be...
Read MoreFather, I am grateful for a few much-needed days off. May I find rest, and may I use the time I have been given wisely. Amen. ******** Today, being the last school day before our Thanksgiving break, I got to thinking about...
Read MoreSisterly love was beautiful to behold this afternoon. Father, may we all live that way, living out Your example. Amen. ******** Karen and I had the privilege of taking my parents to the funeral service of my dad’s sister Ruth...
Read MoreEven with a great amount of rain coming in and going through this morning, with had nothing more than inconveniences with localized flooding in our area. Thank You, Father, for watching over us and keeping us safe. ******** On...
Read MoreIt was an out-and-about kind of day and I am a bit weary, but it was good to get some of the things we needed and to spend time with Karen and Massey. Father, I am grateful for Your bounteous gifts and humbly ask that Your...
Read MoreA simple and beautiful day, Father! What a gift it has been. Thank You for blessings abundant! Luke 18:31-34 (<<click here to read the passage) One of the worst experiences of my life took place many years ago. Karen and I...
Read MoreFather, I can’t help but focus on tomorrow. We officially begin a new school year. There will be familiar faces and new faces as well. There will even be some faces that I saw regularly last year that I won’t see at all this...
Read More(My surgery went very well. And today, as yet another well-received entry is posting we are heading to take Massey to the airport for his return flight to Texas. What a joy it has been to have him home! Please pray for safe...
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