Prayer for Today

Lord God, I love the juxtaposition in your Word. What man means for evil you can turn for your good purposes. Like Joseph who was sold into slavery by his brothers, you created success for David when Saul sent him into battle. I’ve seen the working of your hand in my life in turning the…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220803

Today is a beautiful day, because He came to fulfill, “But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water. He who saw it has borne witness—his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth—that you also may believe. For these…

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Postlude #1: SLCC Fine

Action and inaction create consequence. The Department of Education did not take lightly the failure of St. Louis Christian College to establish required standards and codes. Were you a student at SLCC at the time? Did you notice the violations? Do you have an update? I continue to ask. From the book: “Six years have…

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Prayer for Today

Father God, you are Yahweh, God Almighty. There is none like you who is in control of earth, sea, sky and mankind. You appoint and anoint whomever you will to complete your chosen task. You use believers and non-believers, princes and paupers. You use the weak to shame the strong, for you equip the ones…

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Joy In Verse Encouragement for 20220802

Today is a beautiful day, because “Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.” (John 13:5 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Stand for the Victims

I’m thinking of Ephesians 5:11 today in preparing this post. “Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.” Can we shine light on the churches and church leaders who minimize and re-victimize the abused? Is it possible to make your church safer by learning to spot and report predatory behavior?…

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Prayer for Today

Oh, Lord, no one knows my heart like you do. No one touches it to the depths of my soul like you do. Nothing can be hidden from you. The openness and closeness of our relationship cannot be matched. The sacred space between us is my greatest joy and peace. You forgive all my failings….

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Prayer for 20220731

Father, thank you for birthdays and rebirth in Christ. Thank you for today and for all my tomorrows in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.”…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220801

Today is a beautiful day, because “Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” (John 7:38 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday