Prayer for Today

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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 … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220806

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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

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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 … Read more

Prayer for Today

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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 … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220804

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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 … Read more

Postlude #2: St. Louis Christian College Merger

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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 … Read more

Prayer for Today

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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 … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220803

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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 … Read more

Postlude #1: SLCC Fine

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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 … Read more

Prayer for Today

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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 … Read more