Bragging Rights!
Simply put…I have none. In the words of Paul, “As for me, may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross, […]
Category Archives: One Year Bible Reflections
Prayer for Family Facing Assault from Witchcraft
I read this passage in my One Year Bible yesterday, and this morning I made it into a prayer. Pray this prayer if you or your family faces an active, […]
ANGER IS NOT MY LORD! Concrete steps for dealing with anger.
From today’s One Year Bible reading–Psalm 4:4 “Don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Paul references this in Eph. 4:26-27 and follows with, “Do not let the sun go down […]
Practice Praise
“O God, we give glory to you all day long, and constantly praise your name.” Psalm 44:8 Here the Psalmist gives us a simple way to practice the presence of […]
Prayer for Our Sons and Daughters
May our sons flourish in their youth like will-nurtured plants. May our daughters be like graceful pillars, carved to beautify a palace. Psalm 144:12 Yes, Lord!
Small Hands, Bare Feet, Smiling and Shouting
Sitting in McDonald’s having my quiet time with God, I see small children running around and playing on the indoor playground. Small hands. Bare feet. Smiling, squealing, shouting. Up the […]
“Utter Contempt”
What images, behaviors and/or attitudes does the phrase “utter contempt” conjure up in your mind? The unthinkable treatment of Jews by Hitler and the Nazis. Songs by rap artists mocking […]
The Attitude Leash: Where Is It Taking You?
“For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.” Proverbs 15:15 Our attitude determines what we see around us and how we perceive […]
Ouch! That’s Harsh!
Check it out! Read through Deut. 28:1-14. At least SEVEN TIMES we find the phrases “if you fully obey,” “if you carefully keep all his commands,” “if you obey,” “if […]
Alone at Last!
“One day Jesus left the crowds to pray alone” (Luke 9:18). If Jesus, the Son of God, chose to do this, how much more should we? A good reminder. A […]
Following the Father 