Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220808

Today is a beautiful day, because “‘As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as on us at the beginning. And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, “John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” If then God gave the same gift…

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Prayer for Today

Lord Jesus, thank you for sending your Holy Spirit to dwell within believers. Thank you for the bond He creates between me and my brothers and sisters in Christ. Thank you for the bond of your Holy Spirit among me and my children that is deeper and stronger than a mother’s love. Thank you for…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220807

Today is a beautiful day, because the Holy Spirit fell upon the Gentiles as Peter spoke, “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” (Acts 10: 47 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Safe Connections

The intention of this book is to highlight the plight of abuse victims. I ask for your support for this project. I ask for your support of Safe Connections. If you buy the book, the royalties go to Safe Connections. You may want to contribute directly to Safe Connections. Either way, you do something positive…

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Prayer for Today

Lord, we are all only a heartbeat away from death. You hold the key to just how many heartbeats remain for each of us. I lift my prayer for repentance and revival among families, communities, cities, states and nations. I pray they seek your face and experience the joy of your salvation before one more…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220806

Today is a beautiful day, because “And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, ‘See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?’” (Acts 8:36 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Postlude #3: Personal Injury Filing

After multiple continuances, the next court date in this case is in September, 2022. The wheels of the courts turn slowly. The outcome may require a second edition to tell the end of this tragic story. If you are interested, you can follow the progress of future filings in the case by signing up on…

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Prayer for Today

I am small, God of all. How is it that You call me? I don’t know The way to go. Why is it that You show me? I’m unworthy, God of mercy. Why would You want to save me? I’m so tiny; You’re so mighty. Why do you guard me nightly? I have nothing. You…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220804

Today is a beautiful day, because “And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, ‘you heard from me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.’” (Acts…

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To continue with the update on the SLCC character in the saga of First Christian Church in Florissant, the fine and the eventual demise of St. Louis Christian College came unexpectedly. It saddens me not to see the iconic billboard announcing its location. I drove past that sign along I270 for about thirty years. I’ve…

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