Journey to 300~ Day 9: The Power of Prayer
The church is facing some overwhelming challenges. At the same time, the church often finds itself in the weeds. Dealing with things that will not matter in light of eternity.
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Journey to 300~ Day 8: Doing the Best Things in the Worst of Times
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under…
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Journey to 300~ Day 7: The Joy of Church Relationships
It brought back to remembrance part of the scripture that I had spoken from earlier in the day. Paul taught the Philippians about how to have joy during the troubles and difficulties of life.
Journey to 300~ Day 6: Finding Your Voice
We never know the impact we will have when our gifts are submitted to the Lord. Whether you speak, write, or sing, letting God utilize the gift he gave you honors God.
Journey to 300~ Day 5: The Church On Mission: Calling All Witnesses!
Jesus called us to be witnesses and gave us a message to deliver to the world around us faithfully. What is our primary message as believers? What is our responsibility for witnessing what God has done in our own lives?
Journey to 300~Day 4: 5 Encouraging Reminders for the Overwhelmed from Psalms 3
The past two years have been overwhelming for all of us. There are so many things that are happening that make life uncertain. Yet the foundation we have is not found in this world, it is established in our Heavenly Father.
Journey to 300~ Day 3: Trusting God to Finish What He Started
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus…
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Revealing Christ…Not Me
Give no offense to Jews or Greeks or to the church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not…
Journey to 300~ Day 2: Setting the Goal
In a previous post, I shared the goal that I had set to write 300 blog posts in the next 365 days. While this goal may seem to the average writer, an easy goal to set. to anyone else it may seem to be crazy and a set up for failure.
Journey to 300~Day 1: New Beginnings
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Devotion: Defender of the Weak ~Psalm 82.3-4
“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Psalm 82:2–4 (ESV)
Have Faith! Christ Made a Way!
Paul reminds us that as we live by faith, we have the sure foundation that Christ was the perfect sacrifice for our sins. He took our place on the cross so that we would experience the grace and goodness of God in our lives! We are assured that Christ became a blessing to those who believe.
Being Led by the Light and Truth of God!
This psalm is a great reminder that when things get dark and our adversaries are overwhelming, we need to go to the source of light and truth!
A Prayer of Faith in Times of Trouble ~ Psalms 138.7-8
Going through a constant barrage of troubles and difficulties in this life can lead to overwhelming feelings. Fears, anxieties, and discouragements can cause us to wonder where God is at. Yet, the Psalmist gives some insight into the prayer of faith when we feel alone.
A Time for Sowing in the Next Generation
Taking a moment to stop and consider all that God is, it’s hard not to praise him! We can praise him for his goodness, his…
6 Keys to Pastoral Health During Challenging Seasons
Seasonal changes that happen in Oklahoma often come with dramatic events and challenging effects. The changing seasons bring storms, drastic temperature variations, and heightened allergy…
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Listening for God’s Voice on Life’s Journey
Through the years, there have been many times that I dreamed about what could be. When I was younger, I dreamed of becoming a truck…
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Quote of the day: April 7, 2021
There is an inspirational inscription in Harold Church located in Staunton, England, that reads like this: In the year 1653 when all things Sacred were…
Favorite Memories of 2020 in Pictures
Starting a new year and I have been reviewing some of my photos that I have taken over the past year. While it has been…
Finding Joy in the Work of Ministry During Difficult Times
Finding Joy in the midst of difficult circumstances can be hard, even in ministry. How do you maintain your joy in spite of the circumstances? By looking at what God is doing inside and outside the church we can maintain a new perspective on the trials we face.