Praying Beatitude #7 (PEACEMAKERS) Over Our Children
God is a God of peace, and therefore he blesses those who work for peace. Peacemakers reflect the character of God to such an extent that this beatitude declares that […]
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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, […]
This Means War! (A follow-up to yesterday’s prayer post)
Paul Washer Video — This is War! (an encouraging video follow-up to yesterday’s post) This inspiring 3-minute video provides a sobering reality check for the breakneck pace at which we […]
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 […]
Forgiving Others = Worship the Father Loves
Have you ever gone to church angry with someone? Have you ever sung the songs during worship and even lifted your hands while harboring bitterness in your heart? Have you […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Following the Father 