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  • Out of the Depths – Psalm 130: Sorrow, Supplication, and Redeeming Love

    “Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord.” — Psalm 130:1 There are moments in life when we do not pray polished prayers. We cry. Psalm 130 begins there—not in strength, but in depth. Listening, Seeing, and Praying… Continue reading

  • Actual Border-Control Issues

    “And the priests and the Levites purified themselves, and purified the people, and the gates, and the wall.”  – Nehemiah 12:30 It is hard to comprehend the importance of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem without understanding the times in which… Continue reading

  • Numbering Our Days and Limiting Our Words

    Bible Chat – Psalm 90 Psalm 90 teaches us to live consciously before God—aware of time, restrained in speech, intentional in labor, and oriented toward eternity. When we number our days, we limit our words, choose our work carefully, and… Continue reading

  • To You, I Called

    A Prayer in Response to Psalm 30 Our Father in heaven, on this day of worship and praise, of remembrance and reflection,we come to acknowledge that you are God.You are above us.Your ways are not our ways; your thoughts are… Continue reading

  • I Need a Prayer Song—and I Need It Now (Psalm 38)

    Sometimes the heart insists: “I need a prayer song—and I need it now.” Psalm 38 is a template of timely prayer for anyone who has suffered or is suffering. It gives voice and emotion to the cry of the heart… Continue reading

  • Defect Removal and Help

    “ The Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.”  – Luke 19:10 (NIV) The Lord is entirely ready to remove our defects of character when we are entirely ready to have Him do so. He… Continue reading

  • Prayers for Cares

    Who cares? Who is there? We wonder sometimes. A Prayer Rap that Wraps Us in God’s Protection“I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the poor and render justice to the needy. Surely, the righteous will give thanks… Continue reading

  • Rejoice

    Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. – Philippians 4:4 Again I Say, “Rejoice!” You can’t say this enough – so Paul says it many times, “Rejoice!” It is the natural response to joy and joy is… Continue reading

  • Hope in Humility

    Hard to Be Humble Honesty, Humility, and Hope Do you recall Mac Davis’s song, “O Lord, It’s Hard to Be Humble?” How about this? There is a city called Humble Texas. Some might consider that an oxymoron. Sorry, Texas.  There was a… Continue reading

  • Hannah’s Prayer <p data-mce-style=“text-align: center;” style=“text-align: center;”><strong> <a class=“asset-img-link” data-mce-href=“https://pastortomsims.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c745453ef02e860da53e3200b-pi&rdquo; href=“https://pastortomsims.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c745453ef02e860da53e3200b-pi”><img alt=“Samuel name of god” class=“asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8341c745453ef02e860da53e3200b img-responsive"… Hannah’s Prayer Continue reading