Good Morning! “Heavenly Father, help us to prepare our hearts to vote in this year’s election. In Your providential care we are entrusted with the opportunity to vote. Give us wisdom and discernment to vote in the ways Jesus taught us to live. We remind ourselves that you are our Lord and Savior. Our ultimate…Read more 21 Days of Prayer for the 2024 Election
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A Call to 40 Days of Fasting and Prayer
Each year, I look forward to our annual 40 Days of Fasting and Prayer. For 25 years I have called our church family to a season of fasting and prayer. For some of us this may be something very new. To give up food for a meal, or for 24 hours, once a week. Why?…Read more A Call to 40 Days of Fasting and Prayer
Pray Earnestly!
A few years ago a new friend committed himself to Christ while we prayed together. What an incredible moment. Those are moments that I think about often. Although, we prayed together, he often tells me how his parents prayed daily for him to commit his life to Christ. Their fervent prayers were heard and what…Read more Pray Earnestly!
Pray for Israel
The world suddenly changed as Hamas funded and directed by the government of Iran savagely attacked Israeli children, women, and men. The last account was over 800 civilians were murdered and women and children taken hostage to protect the cowards of Hamas from Israel's response. How do we respond as Christians? We pray, advocate, remember,…Read more Pray for Israel
The Gospel’s Success
"The gospel cannot live, fight, conquer without prayer — prayer unceasing, instant, and ardent." E. M. Bounds. As you are praying for your friends today, think about this. The problems and challenges facing them, God is working through those issues to bring His peace to them. The peace that passes all understanding. The peace of…Read more The Gospel’s Success
21 Days of Prayer for Our Friends
A few minutes ago, I prayed with a friend who is a godly pastor. When he asked me to pray for him, immediately what Jesus said in John 14:23, came to mind. “All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with…Read more 21 Days of Prayer for Our Friends
Peace, Uvalde, and Memorial Day
Good Morning Family,I had no idea when I was preparing for last Sunday’s message about God’s promise of peace to us; the horror that awaited us after the Buffalo, New York murders that we would be horrified by the Uvalde school murders. It has been horrifying for the families of those children and mourning for…Read more Peace, Uvalde, and Memorial Day
Three Verbs Helping Me with Covid-19
Saturday morning after expressing her concern that I was manifesting symptoms of the Corona virus, my wife asked me to get a Covid-19 test. It surprised me when the results returned positive. The thought of being in quarantine with a full week ahead was annoying. My first thought wasn't that I had the virus it…Read more Three Verbs Helping Me with Covid-19
Praying with Purpose
Always be grateful for the purpose God gave you in life. When we pray give God thanks for your purpose. Pray about his purpose for your marriage, your family, and your community. Praying about our purpose helps us to see clearly God's plan for our days that ultimately end up in a life. I love…Read more Praying with Purpose
Visionary Goals
Prayerfully Write Visionary Life Goals “Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people), Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15–16, AMP Life goals are how I talk about…Read more Visionary Goals
Coram Deo 