God Knows What to Do
Have you ever felt like you were caught in the rapids of a large river—you keep trying to grab onto something to give you stability, but everything slips out of your hands? You try to get your footing, but slip … Continued
Holy Spirit Keeps His Instruments In Tune
This is an old article I wrote in 2018, but it is still pertinent. Tune Me Up, Lord Dear Lord Jesus, you are my master; I am your instrument. Tune me up, Lord. Bring every part of my … Continued
Prayer Poem
Here’s a prayer poem for anyone who wants to speak for the Lord. Empower My Words . Empower my words, gracious Father, that I may proclaim thy truth! You who spoke, and it came to be; you whose Word … Continued
Easter Joy
Easter has always been my favorite holiday. What joy to know that Jesus rose from the dead! Because he lives, we too shall live forever in heaven with him! I’d like to share my favorite Easter song with you: “Christ … Continued
Why Does God Allow Pain?
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Sometimes things happen in our lives that we don’t understand. We know God is all-powerful and all-loving, so why would he allow the death of a loved one, or of a marriage? Why would he allow a worldwide pandemic or … Continued
Martin Luther King, Jr. Led Nonviolent Protests
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On this, Martin Luther King, Jr’s, birthday, we should remember this great man’s contribution to America. He led people in passive resistance for equal rights for black people. He believed nonviolence was the morally right way to protest. I think … Continued
Elections and Choices
At this moment, we don’t yet know the results of the Presidential election. They are still counting absentee ballots and doing recounts. Plus, there’s a question of possible fraud. Whichever candidate wins, we Americans will (hopefully) honor and respect the … Continued
Questions about Running the Race
In 2016, my devotional titled “Running the Race,” published in The Upper Room, prompted an interesting discussion. I am reprinting it here. A reader asked many questions to clarify what I believed. I answered: Thank you, Elias, for commenting on my … Continued
God Has Chosen You
In my last post, I talked about the fact that Christians are called to be saints. God chose us to be saved through sanctification and belief in the truth. (2 Thessalonians 2:13-14) The basic requirement is that we have accepted Jesus … Continued
Scriptures For A Caregiver
My writing coach advises me to post a blog every two weeks. Part of me says, “There’s so much good stuff to read, I can’t possibly read everything I want to read. So why should I add my stuff to … Continued