“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” I Timothy 6:10 (NIV) Father, protect us from loving money and seeking it above all else. Rather, teach us to love others as You love us.
Category Archives: A word of prayer
Hear the Crying
Imagine if you will, Christmas day more than 2000 years ago in the town of Bethlehem. Jesus is born. Do you feel the crisp morning air? Do you smell the animals and the hay? Listen. Do you hear the newborn crying? Can you see Mary, seated on the floor of the stable, holding her tinyContinue reading “Hear the Crying”
His Saving Grace
Father, touch hearts and minds, so that all may repent and know Your saving grace.
Wrestling Redemption
Wrestling Redemption A former student of mine was an extremely talented wrestler. As a freshman, he placed second in his state school wrestling tournament. He was very pleased and proud of himself, and, like many young athletes, it went to his head. He became arrogant. During practice his sophomore year, he was unwilling to listenContinue reading “Wrestling Redemption”
Marriage Feast
“When you come and say you are not fit, haven’t got good clothes, haven’t got righteousness enough to be a Christian, remember that Christ will furnish you with the uniform of heaven, and you will be set down at the marriage feast of the Lamb.” – D.L. Moody Thank you, Lord, for creating us inContinue reading “Marriage Feast”
Forgiveness
Here’s another commandment. He has forgiven all who accept him. Sounds to me like we are to do the same.
Honor One Another
It doesn’t get much clearer than this. We are clearly to love one another with devotion. What are some of the ways you actively seek to honor others above yours Father, open my eyes and my mind to fresh ways to honors others and serve them in love.
Compassion
Zechariah 7:9 “This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.’” Often we study the bible in passages, or stories that are sectioned off by the editors. This sectioning is helpful to the reader, and helps to identify separate incidents and unify them in the readers’ minds. Continue reading “Compassion”
Jesus Says
Sounds like a command to me. Not an easy one, but what Jesus commands, nevertheless. Jeus, I want to do what you command. Sometimes that is difficult. Give me the strength and wisdom to love my enemies and pray for those who persecute me. Make me more like you.
Who Am I?
“Can you worship a God who isn’t obligated to explain His actions to you? Could it be your arrogance that makes you think God owes you an explanation?” — Francis Chan Well, this quote certainly requires some heavy thought. Lord, take away my arrogance. Teach me to trust you completely. Who am I to questionContinue reading “Who Am I?”
Growing Our Faith Together 