Monthly Archives: September 2016

Let the 40 Days of Prayer Begin

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O, Say, Can You Pray?

  Whenever we hear our national anthem, we all should fall to our spiritual knees and pray!     2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray . . . Several … Continue reading

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Love the Debate

  The talking heads keep chattering on about Monday’s Presidential debate. I’d like to bring a bit of John Wesley’s wisdom to the discussion:   “An ounce of love is worth a pound of knowledge.”   What this campaign needs … Continue reading

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Loving Disagreement

  The Presidential debate–folks tend to get all fired up. How do you feel about the people who support the candidate you don’t?   Idiots! Can’t think for themselves They are just misinformed They could be right Live and let … Continue reading

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Lookin’ for Love

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We Grieve with God

Black men shot by police officers and police officers killed by angry men. Gang hits and innocent bystanders. IEDs and drone attacks. Weapons of mass destruction and natural disasters. Gentle believer passing into God’s arms or evil tyrant condemned to … Continue reading

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Vacation Confession

  Oh Lord, I am so slow to take the Sabbath rest you command and so quick to take vacation from ministry you call me to do. Forgive me. Teach me to use my time wisely, obediently.

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More Light!

  Summer’s over. I’m already missing its light.     Did you take the summer off from worship and ministry? Church is a darker place without your light. Matthew 5:15-16 (TLB) Don’t hide your light! Let it shine for all; … Continue reading

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God Can Use Your Help

  God uses us to build his Church. Too often, I hear someone say, “What can I possibly do to help? I don’t have anything to offer.”   1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 (MSG) Gently encourage the stragglers, and reach out for … Continue reading

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Let’s Do Church

    When did you last say, “Let’s do lunch?”   Making time for my besties To eat and do business at the same time As a way out–“Let’s do lunch sometime” (not now, maybe never) Church . . . … Continue reading

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