Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians4:6 From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God. He said: “In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. From deep in the...
And the God of grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself, restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. -1 Peter 5:10 After a lengthy winter, we look forward to spring when the trees begin to bloom after their months of...
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all people.’ ” Luke 2:10 Each year at Christmas time I am reminded of those Christmases of my past as a child when I couldn’t wait to get to sleep in order...
"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." (Colossians 3:15) A few days ago I was headed to Lancaster for a meeting, and the clock was working against me. I was running late. In reaction to the possibility of being...
“What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ “‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. “Then the father went to the other son and said the same...
I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. (1 Cor. 3:6) Recently I read a book entitled, Dying to Grow: Reclaiming the Heart for Evangelism in the Church by Nathan Lorick. I want to share this quote with you. "We were spending our time...
“I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message.” (John 17:20) Every now and again I will wear the attire of my two favorite teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens. I like the team colors more than...
Prayer Support: Lift the Arms of Our Leaders When the Israelites were at Rephidim, they were attacked by the Amalekites. So Moses told Joshua, “Have some men ready to attack the Amalekites tomorrow. I will stand on a hilltop, holding this walking stick that has the power of...
Choose Life Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life, and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your...
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and...