Of course, I know it’s Advent. Monday through Friday Becky and I are sharing Daily Prayer Updates about the anticipation and hopes of Christ’s birth. Yet, the words of Mary are in my heart today. “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!” Luke 1:46-47 Joy expresses gratitude.…Read more It’s Still the Season for Giving Thanks
Thankful for Friends
Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace. We have promised by the Lord that we will be friends.” 1 Samuel 20:42 (NCV) My heart is full of gratitude for the friends God has blessed me with through the years. Men and women with whom it’s a joy to be with. We may be just having…Read more Thankful for Friends
400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Compact
It was simple, brief, and powerful document that bound the Pilgrims to live together under the rule of law, by self government, submitted to God under the authority of the Crown. It was the document that inspired our Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution. It's also interesting that the Compact united the Separatists and…Read more 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Compact
14 Days of Thanksgiving
It's no secret that my favorite holiday of the year is Thanksgiving Day. It is a day uniquely associated in my thinking of what it means to be an American. We give thanks to God for his providence, provision, and protection for this past year. Not all Americans will give thanks to God but most…Read more 14 Days of Thanksgiving
Think Glorious Thoughts About God!
One of my great joys in world travel has been joining a local church for Sunday morning worship, or a prayer meeting during the week. As I sing and listen to my fellow Christians worship the Lord, I've learned to understand their words of loving worship expressed in spontaneous praise. A memory of this returned…Read more Think Glorious Thoughts About God!
Kneeling a Healthy Life Habit.
One of the most healthy daily rituals or life habits you can form is to kneel before the Lord daily. Each day, it is my habit to drop to my knees in prayer. The reason, I drop to my knees is it an excellent reminder who God is and who I am. It is perhaps…Read more Kneeling a Healthy Life Habit.
When I Dream and Think, I Pray!
“When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father,” (Ephesians 3:14, NLT) Each day I set aside time to think and dream. It's the most productive time of my day. I dream, search the scriptures, and do my my best to pray according to God's will and promises.…Read more When I Dream and Think, I Pray!
Battling Depression with Prayer
If you ever experienced the cloud of darkness that enters into your mind and heart, then you’ll understand the story from the Bible tonight. The World Health Organization has declared depression as the second most common cause of disability worldwide. Teenagers as well as adults today are struggling with depression. In the world young Hannah…Read more Battling Depression with Prayer
Filled Up or Burned Up
This morning during my quiet time my heart was filled up with joy reading this verse. “Dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the…Read more Filled Up or Burned Up
Coram Deo 