It’s one of those hard-to-focus mornings, Father. My mind is going every which way – thunder is booming, the rain is pouring. I can’t seem to get comfortable. Help me to reel it all in and give You the attention You deserve....
Read MoreAs we come together this morning, Father, may I be focused on you and attentive to Your words…and may that be the case not just here and now but throughout our day together. Amen. Hebrews 9:1-15 (<<click here to read the...
Read MoreOver the thousands of years, Father, oh the countless multitude who have sat where I am sitting – in Your presence, spending time with, learning from You, growing in Your, being loved by You. What a privilege! Hebrews 2:11-13...
Read MoreGood morning, Father! I’m ready to hear what You have to say. Help me to take it all in and to live it out, too! Titus 3:12-15 (<<click here to read the passage) Paul’s letter to Titus concludes with some transitional...
Read MoreIt really should come as no surprise, Father, but Your love and grace never cease to amaze me! A hymn I grew up with popped into my head when I first sat down. “Such love, such wondrous love! That God should love a sinner such...
Read MoreThe quiet of the morning seems best for me, Father, though even this “late” hour has its challenges. After a good night’s sleep, my mind is quiet, and hearing Your voice is easier because there is less to obstruct it. Enable me...
Read MoreI realize, Father, that it is only because of Jesus that I can sit in Your presence this morning. I am quite often astounded that I am so eagerly welcomed. I am so grateful that Jesus’ extreme sacrifice and the blood He shed...
Read MoreFather, thank You for Your loving presence in the midst of all that has transpired over the last several days. From getting all of our family home safely, to Your direction in our remembrance of Karen’s mom, all the fellowship...
Read MoreWe sure appreciate this additional day off before returning to driving and teaching. My prayers are with us all as we hit the ground running again, bright and early in the morning. Father, be with us. 1 Corinthians 11:17-22...
Read MoreWell, Father, it has been a crazy full week, but these are the last hours of it. With a little less on my plate, may this next week be profitable in other ways You deem essential. Amen. 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 (<<click here...
Read MoreI like this time slot better, Father, may I use our time together wisely and may I clearly hear Your voice. Amen. 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 (<<click here to read the passage) Several years ago, we had a new couple visit our one...
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