Coming into this week, I knew it was packed, pretty much from start to finish. There is something every single day – Sunday through Saturday! Father, I ask for Your strength, Your love, and Your wisdom. As I’ve mentioned several...
Read MoreIt is a cold, blustery day, but I am blessed with a warm house and all the many other amenities. Thank You, Father, for Your blessings! 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (<<click here to read the passage) I regularly use today’s...
Read MoreAnd the week continues with multiple elements! Thank You, Father, for enabling me to accomplish so much. Your focus and direction have gotten me to where I am! All praise to You! ******** This morning, on one of the many rural...
Read MoreToday is a full day, followed by a full week, Father. May I keep it all together in a way that would please You and impact others for Your Kingdom. Amen. 1 Corinthians 7:1-11 (<<click here to read the passage) Today’s text...
Read MoreThank You, Father, for the beautiful bright but crisp autumn day! The beauty of Your creation uplifts even the downtrodden! ******** Last week, Massey and I went on a walk around a pond that is maintained by our local school...
Read MoreThank You, Father, for my time with family today. May we seek and follow Your guidance in all things. Amen. ******** I’m going to pause this evening and ask, “Do you pray for your pastor?” I’m sure you realize that just because...
Read MoreFather, I am amazed… Seven-plus years ago, I sat down for the very first time and what had not been, was. Yes, I had known You for many years. I had claimed You as my own. I had vowed dedicated service to You. But as time...
Read MoreO God, you are my God; ….I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; ….my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land ….where there is no water. Psalm 63:1 NLT John 8:21-30 (<<click...
Read MoreGod is our refuge and strength, ….an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 NIV ******** We are creatures of habit. I have a student on my bus who faithfully takes his band instrument home every evening and then gets on...
Read MoreThank You, Father, for who You are and for who You made me to be. May I be ever striving to be that person. Amen. Luke 18:1-8 (<<click here to read the passage) Sometimes the best thing I can do is to put the Word out for...
Read MoreA good start to a good day. I’m glad we had some time together this morning – it just makes everything go so much better! Thank You, Father, for Your love and camaraderie. Mark 6:16-29 (<<click to read the passage) In this...
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