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I Will Testify!
Posted on January 27, 2022 Leave a Comment
January 27, 2022 I Will Testify! Several years ago, a young couple in the church were engaged in a custody battle with a former spouse. Their attorney encouraged them to ask me to testify on their behalf in court. I was willing to testify, but I did not realize I would pay a pretty big […]
Open Wide!
Posted on January 20, 2022 Leave a Comment
January 20, 2022 Open Wide! I first heard the words “Open Wide!” from my mother. She was teaching me to eat my vegetables when I was a toddler. I also heard the words “Open Wide!” from my dentist. He was encouraging me to trust him as he examined my teeth. But, there is another time […]
A Miracle For You!
Posted on January 13, 2022 Leave a Comment
January 13, 2022 A Miracle For You! I have been to the point where I was convinced there was no miracle for me and doubted Jesus was even real. It was a pretty desperate time. Sometimes I prayed and sometimes I did not. Sometimes I read the Bible and sometimes I did not. Sometimes I […]
Your Old Ways May Not Fit God’s New Way!
Posted on January 6, 2022 Leave a Comment
January 6, 2022 Your Old Ways Might Not Fit God’s New Ways! Happy New Year! I pray this year is a new beginning for you. Maybe some things can be finally resolved. Maybe some things can finally open up. Maybe some things can finally start to grow. My prayer is peace and joy as well […]
Kneel To Draw Near!
Posted on December 30, 2021 Leave a Comment
December 30, 2021 Kneel To Draw Near! Although Christmas is past, there are many who may still be longing to draw nearer to God. Maybe it was a Christmas Carol at a Christmas Eve candlelight service or a rather nice dinner with family on Christmas day or a scene in a movie that touched your […]
Walk To Draw Near!
Posted on December 23, 2021 Leave a Comment
December 23, 2021 Walk To Draw Near! It is unavoidable; Christmas is just two days away! For some, Christmas day comes with a mix of emotions. There are relationship stresses and strains for some. There is anxiety and anger for others. There is longing for traditions and memories to be recreated one more time for […]
Bow Down To Draw Near!
Posted on December 16, 2021 Leave a Comment
December 16, 2021 Bow Down To Draw Near! Christmas trees are going up, family gatherings are being planned, and Christmas songs are all around all the time. It’s a sacred season focused on the Lord God drawing near to all of humanity. We are in a season of good news…the best news! And yet, there […]
Sit Down To Draw Near!
Posted on December 9, 2021 Leave a Comment
December 9, 2021 Sit Down To Draw Near! We all draw near to God for different reasons and in different ways. Sometimes I can’t read enough, pray enough, or worship enough to help me draw near to the Lord. There are other times, though, when my desire for more of Jesus is lackluster at best; […]
Lie Down To Draw Near!
Posted on December 2, 2021 Leave a Comment
December 2, 2021 Lie Down To Draw Near! I am not sure how you draw near to the God who loves you so much that He gave His Son to live and die for you. I imagine there are as many ways as there are people. Sometimes I find myself being very assertive and bold […]
Give Thanks!
Posted on November 25, 2021 Leave a Comment
November 25, 2021 Give Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving! For many, this is a day of gathering with family, eating a meal of family favorites, and watching some football. There will be conversation and games as well as some naps and some afternoon walks. It is a good day filled with gratitude and joy. For some, however, […]
Take Delight 