I think that people, who may not have regard for the Bible as scripture or believe in divine direction, may often practice the principle of Proverbs 3:5 without knowing that they are obeying the scripture, "Lean not on thine own… Continue reading

    Two arguments for prayer directed to God for people in power are given by Paul.   It is not an exhaustive list, but it is a good summary of two categories, the good prayer does us and the… Continue reading

Photo by sydney Rae on Unsplash   Just a Word of Encouragement   How is it that a small word or two of encouragement can make all the difference in a person's day?   One compliment can turn the tide… Continue reading

Prayer gathers our scattered thoughts and hidden anxieties. Prayer gives voice to the voiceless within us. Prayer centers us in God prayer opens the door for the possibilities we may not readily see. Prayer is God’s invitation to participate in… Continue reading

Truth shouts in our ears and lives out before us the radical notion that sometimes it is enough, and more than enough, to stand and bear witness. Continue reading

Is your faith alive and transforming? Is it making a difference in your life, in your community? Is it making you kinder, gentler, more likely to engage with the broken, and more likely to heal the hurt of the world?… Continue reading

  Adonai, above all powers, above all rulers, above all my thoughts and hopes and dreams, LORD of my frailties and Dreamer of my dreams, Giver of life, Author of hope, First Cause, Final Conclusion, Ultimate Concern, Lover of humanity,… Continue reading

This morning's message was to encourage those who are in the arena for the superbowl of life, to keep patient and waiting on the LORD, to rise up with the wings of eagles, to run without becoming weary, to walk… Continue reading

"You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you."   The horns of the wicked and the horns of the righteous are made of the same sort of stuff, but express different approaches to what they represent, honor… Continue reading