Father, God, these are such critical days in my country. I read again how You alone control who governs and who does not. Please keep my focus on You, no matter what the outcomes of temporal elections may be. I pray for Godly leaders and for a willingness of my fellow Americans to restore the […]
Relationships are like competing in a Grand Prix road race. We’re not talking about a lazy Sunday afternoon drive through the countryside looking at the cotton, wheat or corn. Relationships are complicated, high-speed stuff. The smallest misjudgment can cause you to spin out, crash into the barriers and destroy a very expensive vehicle. To be successful in
Relationships are like Gran Prix races. Read More »
My Father, we travel home today. I pray for traveling grace as we go for us and for those around us. I also pray for Donald Trump and his family as he travels through medical repairs and continues his pursuit of his chosen path. I give you praise for all Your grace, in Jesus’ name.
Traveling Grace, Father Read More »
LORD Jesus, such evil in high places…even among those who profess your name. How I long for it to stop. How I long for a revival of repentance. I want to be part of the revival. Let it begin in me. I pray this in the strong and Holy name of Jesus. Amen Verse for
LORD, send us Revival… Read More »
Thank You, LORD, for understanding the difficulties I face. Help meremember: You are my Strength and Song. I know You are strong enough to carry me when I feel as if I can go no further. You even cause me to sing with You—on good days and hard days. You, my Song, fill me with
Father, God, help us to seek ways to light candles of hope, however small, through our words, our deeds, and our prayers, to encourage our sisters and brothers to hold onto the faith in spite of the pain and suffering they are facing. And help those of us who are among the fortunate ones, who
Hold us Close in a world adrift Read More »
Dear God, I thank you for the peace you have left with me. Help me hold it dear before my face, all my days, regardless of my circumstances. I pray this in my Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen Verse for Today: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to
Before I pray today, I am really saddened by the turn of events which has led to the tabloid headlines about the lives of men like Bill Hybels, Tony Evans, and Robert Morris and countless others over the years. Failures on the part of men who have been put on pedestals…and parenthetically, have done much
Taking a step back… Read More »
Barb and I have 6 big strong grandsons and one little grand princess. Our boys range in age from 21-31 years of age. By the time we were their ages, we had been married and had a couple of children. First, some hard questions. Do you know how many children per family are required to
Delayed Marriages – Discussion about Children??? Read More »
Good morning, dear LORD, Today I want to put You first in every thought, word and deed. Help me remember is not an arbitrary or optional rule. I know it is the way to live vibrantly, joyfully—close to You. It is also the way to live purposefully, letting You direct my steps. Help me when
Pay Attention…this is Important! Read More »
