Called to Share
Good 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...
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Such Love!
It 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 MoreNo Use Hiding
The 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 MoreWhat I Deserve vs. What I Receive
I 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 MoreSand Off the Edges
Father, 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 MorePeople Being People
We 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 MoreKnowledge Is Not What Is Ultimately Important
Well, 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 MoreNot Our Wisdom, but God’s Power
I 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...
Read MoreA Living Sacrifice
It’s hard to believe that July is almost over! Summer goes by so fast. Father, please help me to cherish the time I have. May I take nothing for granted. Amen. Romans 12:1 (<<click here to read the passage) When I sat down...
Read MoreNo Greater Love
What a day, Father! Introducing myself to a third congregation on top of the two I have been serving was a joy. May Your hand be upon us as we move forward. Use us all to impact the world around us! Amen. ******** Life has been...
Read MoreForgiveness from Start to Finish
Time has flown by over the last several days, Father. And now I sit here in our office, knowing that time is slipping away, and this day will be over as well. May our time together be fruitful. Amen. 1 John 1:8-10 (<<click...
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