I am grieved by the tone of today’s rhetoric as I am sure you are. There is so much toxic public conversation with accusation, shaming, vulgarity, you-name-it. It troubles me. Are we like the frog in the proverbial pot of water on the stove, with the temperature being raised so slowly that we did not jump out when there was still time, before we boil? Can’t we all get back to more civil engagement with each other? Colossians 3:12-15 As God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.Bear with each other and…
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Thanksgiving For All People
A few weeks ago, the main verse of our devotional was 1 Timothy 2:1-2 which says I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made…
Shalom Covenant Fulfillment and Completion
Listen to the Word of God. “Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD is Peace. To this day it stands…” God said to Gideon,…
An Invitation To Trust
“Why are you downcast, Oh my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God” (Ps. 43:5).…
God Sized Rest
In our culture and language the word rest can sound like a simple word. We talk of taking a rest which usually means a short break, long enough to regain…
God Rejoices Over You!
“The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over…
Praying For Those In Authority
1 Timothy 2:1-2 says I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we…
Blessing Of Peace
“Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and called it The Lord is Peace” (Judges 6:24). “I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to…
The Best Intercession Team Is At Your Disposal
When crisis comes, it is a natural instinct to reach out to others to ask them to pray for us. We are told to pray for each other in Scriptures. There…
20 Things To Pray For Your Children
Lord, I prayed for this child, and You have granted me what I asked of You. 1 Samuel 1:27 These Scripture-based prayers are dedicated to this most important responsibility and…
God Sized Prayers
In Isaiah 36-37 Hezekiah and his people are under a vicious attack. It would have been easy for Hezekiah to pray from his own perspective “the enemy is beating up…
Morning Blessing
“This is the day that You have made. I will rejoice and be glad in it” (Ps. 118:24). Be blessed with waking up each morning refreshed and greatly anticipating another…
10 Things To Remember
When you wake up in the morning where does your mind go? Is it the list of things that need to get done? Regrets of what happen the day before?…