A Good Man
Father, it has been a hodge-podge kind of day – bus stuff, a call to prayer with a family on the verge of losing a loved one to cancer, and back home for a brief time of togetherness before bus stuff once more. Thank You for...
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A Strand of the Tapestry
I was blessed today with an excellent group of young people and an equally excellent teacher on a trip that continues to expand their horizons. I am grateful, Father, for Your watchcare over us in our travels. ******** As we...
Read MoreThe Truth About Brown-headed Cowbirds
Father, as we spoke this morning, guide my heart, my thoughts, my entire life. May it be pleasing, first and foremost, in Your eyes. Use me to bring about Your Kingdom. Amen. ******** When life was a little less hectic, I was...
Read MoreWhat’s On Your Mind?
Father, this past week was a full one for sure, and I am feeling it tonight. Thank You for giving me what I need to get through it all. Mark 7:14-23 (<<click to read the passage) Growing up, we really didn’t worry too much...
Read MoreLet’s Maintain
Seek and deeply long for the Lord and His strength [His power, His might]; Seek and deeply long for His face and His presence continually. Psalm 105:4 AMP ******** One interesting thing I have discovered on my bus route is the...
Read MoreMay We Not Be Distant
What a beautiful display of Your creation, Father! I realize that eclipses happen fairly often but the exhibition of Your heavenly bodies in action none can equal! Mark 7:1-8 (<<click here to read the passage) I’ve noted...
Read MoreA Beauty in the Rough
I attended all three services today, and I am feeling it, Father. I am grateful for Jonah’s assistance. Please continue to bless his work. Be with us as we look toward what this next week will bring. Amen. ******** This...
Read MorePotent Amendments
Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. …..Let the whole world know what he has done. Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. …..Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds. Psalm 105:1-2 NLT ******** Crocuses have already...
Read MoreUnpardonable?
Father, I am grateful that You enabled me to figure out how to prepare a video for tomorrow’s MoreThanUseless post! It’s a You thing, not a me thing! All praise to You! Matthew 26:14-16, 27:1-10 (<<click here to read these...
Read MoreStay Pliable
Father, this day has been packed from beginning to end, and I am simply worn out. My eyes are even tired, and I wonder how my eyes can be tired. Regardless, we are together. I humbly come before You for Your guidance and the...
Read MoreChange Is the Catalyst!
I would ask, Father, that the message shared impacts those who read it. May it be what You need it to be for this place and this time. Amen. ******** I want to preface today’s post with an announcement that I will be taking just...
Read MoreAre We Ponds of Faith?
Father, I would ask for Your strength and guidance. All that is going on is draining me more quickly, and I cannot do it alone. Amen. James 2:18-26 (<<click here to read the passage) Lord, we are saved from our sins by...
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