Father God, your Word applies through the ages. Its truth and prophecy speak volumes about today’s situation. Dear God in Heaven help us in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Deborah and Barak sang of God’s might, “Lord, when you went out from Seir, when you marched from the region of Edom, the earth trembled and the heavens dropped, yes, the clouds dropped water. The mountains quaked before the Lord, even Sinai before the Lord, the God of Israel.” … Read more
Life ticks off with its daily duties and nightly rituals, and I begin thinking it will always be the same. Then a rude awakening shakes me to my socks and nothing remains but memories of what was before. I certainly never expected the church I had attended for over ten years would splinter and fall … Read more
Father God, I am grateful that the writers of Scripture acknowledged that you were the author through the work of your Holy Spirit. My spirit testifies with the Holy Spirit that these things are trustworthy and true. I stand in awe of your mercy and faithfulness. I bring my silent groaning to your mercy seat … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “She said to him, ‘Give me a blessing. Since you have given me the land of the Negeb, give me also springs of water.’ And he gave her the upper springs and the lower springs. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Judah according to … Read more
Is your church leadership transparent to the members? Do you know where your tithes and offerings go? Does leadership share the budgets for the year and seek approval for them? Are you aware of what transpires behind the scenes between the senior minister and the elders? Do your elders appear to be more of a … Read more
Father God, thank you for the report of those who witnessed Christ and wrote of their experience at the prompting of your Holy Spirit. Thank you for the three apostles who were on the Mount of Transfiguration with Jesus and heard your proclamation. I lift my prayer in reverence for who you are in the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the account of the Israelites became known to Rahab, who helped them, “For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to the two kings of the Amorites who were beyond … Read more
I don’t think I could explain the circumstances of the lawsuits against the whistleblowers better than Professor Doug Lay. It raises the question in my mind as to whether tithes and offerings of the congregation were intended to be used to pay for the legal fees. Is that a questionable practice? I’m just asking. “This … Read more
Jesus, you are King of kings and Lord of lords. You are the resurrected and living Savior. I am convinced by the accounts of eyewitnesses to your ministry, death, burial and resurrection. I am impressed that Peter, the one who claimed not to know you three times and ran into hiding with other apostles, turned … Read more
