Humble Service
Goodness, gracious! My day was packed yesterday, Father, and I’m having an extremely difficult time keeping my eyes open and not keeping my mind on track, but getting it on track even! Help me, Father! 1 Peter 5:1-4...
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Swollen with Pride
Lots of things are clamoring for my attention this morning, Father, so I’m struggling to sit down and get at it. I am praying for Your touch and direction today—Your will be done. Amen. 1 Peter 5:5-6 (<<click here to read...
Read MoreFor Such a Worm as I
Father, as I come before You this morning, my thoughts leading up to this time, my thoughts during this time, and even today’s Puritan prayer reading, all focus on the same area: my unworthiness and Your mercy and grace. Some 30...
Read MoreUse This Broken Vessel
Thank You for a good weekend, Father—the energy to work and worship, and especially love. Time spent with Karen is priceless, and I am so blessed to serve my congregations. Please enable me to be what You need me to be in the...
Read MoreTrue Humility
Father, may our time together be profitable. May the words that come forth be impactful for those who would take the time to read them. May Your blessing be upon me. 1 Corinthians 15:5-11 (<<click here to read the passage)...
Read MorePerspective, Grace, and Love
What a good day we had, Father! It was good at church, good visiting with Karen’s mom, and good with Karen and I running some errands and enjoying a meal together. Thank You for so many blessings! ******** So, looking at the...
Read MorePoint One Finger, Three Fingers Point Back
A beautiful, sunny, crisp Autumn day – thank You, Father, for the gift of Your creation in all of its glory! 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 (<<click here to read the passage) Have you heard the phrase, “When you point one...
Read MoreRid Your Life of Empty Words
My busy mind needs to slow down to hear Your word and directive, Father. May it be so. Amen. 1 Corinthians 4:8-20 (<<click here to read the passage) The Apostle Paul wasn’t done addressing the issue at hand with the church...
Read MoreShared Blessings
Weariness abounds but even in the midst of it, as the old hymn declares, “He abides”! Father, I plead that I will be greatly aware of Your abiding presence with me! Amen! Romans 11:11-12 (<<click here to read the passage)...
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