This project is committed to victims. How many victims did Brandon Milburn leave in his wake of destruction? How many in Louisville? How many in Florissant? How many in California? We will probably never know the exact number, but what about the victims? From the book: “The tragedy is the victims. It’s the victims who … Read more
Almighty God of Heaven and of Earth, there is no one like you who goes out for your beloved. Thank you for the Scriptures. Thank you for the scribes who devoted their lives to copying the writings. Thank you for those who canonized and printed the Bible. Thank you for those who distributed it. Thank … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my beloved Son, … Read more
So, what happened with the whistleblowers? Did they ride silently into the sunset after the dust settled at FCCF? Did they lose jobs and relationships because they spoke up against wrong? If you see something do you say something? Doesn’t it take a special kind of character and courage to confront and inform? Do the … Read more
Father God, allow me to walk within the circle of your will and favor. Forgive me where I fail you. Lift me out of my pity parties and into the warmth of your grasp. You bless the times I share with others, and you fill the void when I am lonely. You are El Roi, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because John the Baptizer understood his godly purpose, “I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Matthew 3:11 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
You’ve seen me through the majority of my years, Father. It took awhile for me to spiritually know your presence and sense the prompting of your Holy Spirit. Even so, Lord, I seek to grow in your presence and to know more of my Savior. A lifetime can’t glean the knowledge of my Holy God. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we celebrate freedom, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36 ESV) Freedom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Society rages against one another and justice is trampled in the streets. Forgive us, Father, for we fail you and you reward us according to our deeds. I come to your mercy seat with reverence for who you are, the God who sees us, heals us and forgives us. I pray for your hand upon … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God desires knowledge of Him, “Let us know; let us press on to know the LORD; his going out is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth.” (Hosea 6:3 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
