“Don’t just visit, dwell in the presence of God.” Andrew Wommack How many times have you had an inner dialogue where several phrases come to mind. “Am I enough?” “Is this my fault?” “I am not smart enough to accomplish this task.” Also, the age old thought spiral that leads to wave upon wave of anxiety. If you pay any attention to the world and its very fragile hold on civility, one could surmise that the world is in an... Read more
“The Lord’s Prayer reminds us that God wants His people to communicate with Him, not just at church on Sunday, but wherever we are and whatever our need.” David Jeremiah How often do you pray? Do you carve out a little time to speak to God once and a while? I’ve heard several people say that they have no prayers recently. Some feel this way because their candidate (in the USA) did not win. Others are confused by all... Read more
“When man ceases to worship God he does not worship nothing, but he worships everything,” G.K. Chesterton I want to tell you a story, and after reading perhaps you can decide; does history indeed repeat itself throughout the times of mankind? Is it a tale as old as time? There once was a culture that was betwixt and between. Between the foundation of love and grace. Betwixt the line between right and wrong. The lines were blurred, ambiguity was... Read more
“Lukewarm Christianity has become so normal that Biblical Christianity seems radical.” Shane Pruitt I’ve spent the last few days contemplating the current happenings in the US this week. We’ve had a change in leadership. For some, there is great hope and anticipation for what is to come. For others, there is much rending of garments and gnashing of teeth. One common theme seems to emerge in this swirl of emotion for the believers in Christ. Do you run... Read more
“Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems that divide us.” President John F. Kennedy I’ve spent the last few days doing some research for an upcoming article concerning the 7 mountains of influence in society. In that research, I had the opportunity to read the inauguration speeches of the Founding Fathers of America. In just about all of those speeches there was a mention of prayer and of the divine providence of God.... Read more
“To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible to be alive without breathing.” Martin Luther Has the world seemed very heavy of late? It’s almost as if the sky is a bit darker than usual. The news stories are churning out at a rapid pace. I told my husband yesterday that the funeral of former president Jimmy Carter had taken a back seat to the chaos and sad destruction that is going on in the world. We still... Read more
“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness” Lamentations 3:22-23 A couple of weeks ago I shared a meditation written by my late mentor, Reverend Pat Carver. It is from a folder, tattered and torn that dates back to 1980. I was just a little one in diapers at the time. I marvel at the wisdom of her words that ring true today. She... Read more
“Christmas is not a time or season, it is a state of mind.” Calvin Coolidge Just beyond the manger, I see no lullabies, I see no golden hay, I feel no starlight. Just beyond the manger. In my many years as a church musician I always accompanied our music minister each and every year with these words. The music is beautiful and the words move the spirit. What do we expect beyond the manger? The lights will inevitably be packed... Read more
Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done. C.S. Lewis How many times have you heard the word “unprecedented” uttered in the last few days and weeks? It seems as if news stories churn out at a break-neck pace. Each story seems to become more and more unprecedented as the news cycle drums on. I had hoped that Christmas would grant us a brief respite from the crazy but sadly,... Read more
“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seems to be no hope at all.” Dale Carnegie Rest in hope. Rest in faith. Rest in prayer. Meditate and make your place in grace. This week was the first Sunday of Advent As we get older Christmas begins to take on a different meaning, does it not? Gone are the days where you sit under the tree and dream of... Read more
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