As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory … Continue reading Prayers for the Church Gathering July 21, 2024
When iniquities prevail against me,you atone for our transgressions.Psalm 65:3 Father, We know what it is like to be overwhelmed with our iniquities and sins. This has been part of your gracious way to bring us into the Kingdom of your Beloved Son. By your Spirit, you gave us life, opened our blind eyes to … Continue reading You Atone for Our Transgressions
The following is a list of recommended resources intended to help you in your walk with the Lord. These are resources that have helped me. Some came from the past week. Others were helpful in the past. All of them have helped me grow in grace. Articles What Is At the Heart of the Book … Continue reading For Your Growth In Grace – July 14, 2024
For my brothers who are pastors and elders, my brothers and sisters who are Sunday School and Children's Church teachers, and missionaries around the globe.... Father, You have taught us Your statutes as we have studied and prepared to teach Your Word. Now, would you please open our lips to declare Your Word with love, … Continue reading Prayers for the Church This Sunday
You prepare a table before mein the presence of my enemies;- Psalm 23:5a “Lord Jesus, our Good Shepherd, may we rest content in Your provision for us. You provide for us even as the Enemy watches. Help us remember that he is a defeated foe. Even as he seeks to devour us, he has no … Continue reading You Prepare a Table – Praying Psalm 23:5a
Today marks the 283rd anniversary that Jonathan Edward's preached his famous sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." It was preached on July 8, 1741, and not for the first time. This was a sermon that Edward's had preached before, but this was the time the Holy Spirit would come in power to … Continue reading Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
This post was originally published on November 11, 2020. It has been slightly edited and updated. The visit mentioned took place in October 2020. My family recently visited my parents for a week. My parents took my old toys out of the attic for my kids to enjoy. One of the things to come out … Continue reading We Have It, So Let’s Use It (Updated)
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
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
The following post is a prayer that was originally published on May 2, 2020. This is an expanded and edited version of that original post. “Lord, you are our Shepherd. You are our Good Shepherd who laid down your life for your sheep. You have purchased us for yourself, and you lovingly care for us. … Continue reading Psalm 23:1 – The Lord Is My Shepherd – A Prayer
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