The following post is a slightly edited prayer that was originally published on May 5, 2020… “Lord, There are times that You lead us into dark valleys. There are shadows, uncertainties, dangers. There is even death in those valleys. Whether personal death, or death of loved ones. “Enable us to remember that, even in those … Continue reading Dark Valleys: Praying Psalm 23:4
Adoption is an expensive undertaking. It can take thousands (tens of thousands) of dollars to adopt a child. Not only does it cost money, but there is also a high price of commitment, time, difficulty, and emotions. Adoption is costly. Who pays the price for adoption? Typically, the adopting parents cover the cost. The child … Continue reading The Cost of Adoption
A pastor friend once told me that faith implies not knowing. If we knew everything, we would not need to trust God. Faith includes an admittance of finitude. It requires that we acknowledge our limits of knowledge and ability. Faith includes admitting that we do not have all the answers or all the strength. We … Continue reading Faith: Trusting the One Who Knows Everything
Election years can be aggravating and tiresome. In normal election years the debates can be ridiculous and embarrassing. In this election year, the debates are on a whole new level of frustrating and embarrassing. Whoever you plan to vote for, it is likely you are worn out with all the drama. It is important that … Continue reading Election Year Reminder – Jesus Reigns
The following post is a study that I prepared for an Adirondack Pastor's Fellowship in 2020. I also preached a sermon series largely based on this outline at Pioneer Bible Church in 2023. I am revisiting these truths as I grieve my Dad's passing. I pray this can help fellow sufferers and those ministering to … Continue reading A Brief Theology of Suffering
The first day of the week is called the Lord's Day. This is to remember and celebrate the glorious truth that the Lord Jesus rose from the dead on the morning of the first day of the week (Luke 24:1). This is why the Church gathers on Sunday for corporate worship (Acts 20:7). We gather … Continue reading For Your Growth in Grace – June 30, 2024
"Good Shepherd, you have purchased us for yourself. All we have is from you. All we need is in you. You feed us, restore our souls, and lead us with your Word. May we feed our souls on the feast of your Word and not be distracted by temporal information and arguments. May we come … Continue reading Feed Us, Restore Us, Lead Us – A Prayer from Psalm 23:1-3
Yesterday, I posted some reflections on 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. Below is a prayer from that same text. Father of mercies and God of All Comfort, Blessed be your name because you comfort us in all our afflictions through Christ. Whatever the affliction, no matter the pressure, you comfort us in all kinds of trouble. This … Continue reading A Prayer from 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as we … Continue reading God Comforts Us In All Our Affliction
For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:6–7 The setting was stunning in the most negative sense. Paul was in a dark, cold, dirty pit … Continue reading Poured Out For Christ
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