The Intended Path
Father, focus my mind on Your directive. May I obey without hesitancy. Amen. Revelation 1:19-20 (<<click here to read the passage) The terminology here, Lord, refers to “messengers” and is quite often translated as...
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Even in the Small Stuff
As usual, it’s been a very full day – between church services and spending some time with Karen’s family, we have been busy. At this point, we are all weary, after a trying two weeks but You are there, Father, and we are...
Read MoreSoften Your Heart
O Lord, I am astonished at the difference ….between my receivings and my deservings, ….between the state I am now in and my past gracelessness, ….between the heaven I am bound for and the hell I merit. Who made me to differ, but...
Read MoreWhisper To the Ears of My Heart
Blessed be the name of the Lord ….now and forever. Everywhere—from east to west— ….praise the name of the Lord. Psalm 113:2-3 NLT Acts 27:1-12 (<<click here to read the passage) A regular occurrence in my life...
Read MoreFace to Face with Our Creator
(I am continuing to deal with physical issues in regard to my throat and eyes – and now I’ve added another, with all the coughing, I’ve strained a muscle in my abdomen. Coughing, and blowing my nose, amongst other things have...
Read MoreGod’s Perfect Timing
Shout to the Lord, all the earth; ….break out in praise and sing for joy! Sing your praise to the Lord with the harp, ….with the harp and melodious song, with trumpets and the sound of the ram’s horn. ….Make a joyful symphony...
Read MoreNow Listen…
Father, many things are wearing on me on many different levels. I would pray for a season of refreshing from You. May I once more partake of the springs of living water! Amen. Acts 10:17-23 (<<click here to read the...
Read MoreConsequences
An unexpected day off enabled me to get ahead a little bit on service preparation. Thank You Father for unexpected blessings! Acts 3:12-26 (<<click here to read the passage) I’m an odd duck of sorts. I’m an ordained elder...
Read MoreRaptors Amongst Us!
You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me! ….I sing for joy because of what you have done. Psalm 92:4 NLT ******** This morning I saw something that I have never seen…in the wild at least! At least, I’m pretty sure...
Read MoreDo You Know It All?
Chaos. Division. Selfishness. Oh, Father, these are running rampant. But is the situation any different now than at any other time since time began? No…just different points of interest and argument. Help us to hear Your voice...
Read MoreLaying Down Our Lives
My life is an example to many, ….because you have been my strength and protection. That is why I can never stop praising you; ….I declare your glory all day long. Psalm 71:7-8 NLT John 15:12-13 (<<click here to read the...
Read MoreAm I a Fake?
It’s just been one of those days Father, and I humbly sit in Your presence this evening. I am oh so grateful that Your marvelous grace and mercy grant me the privilege of doing so. All praise goes to You, Heavenly Father. John...
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