by John | Feb 22, 2023 | Journey, Miscellaneous Posts, Thankfulness
“I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.” 1...
by John | Feb 15, 2023 | Journey, Miscellaneous Posts, Thankfulness
“Give us each day the food we need” -Luke 11:3 NLT We teach our children at an early age the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples. I wonder how many times we pray the Lord’s prayer and never let the words we say pierce our hearts. This prayer is...
by John | Jan 18, 2023 | Direction, Journey, Legacy
“So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.” ~I Corinthians 15:58 You’re probably painfully familiar with New Year’s resolution statistics,...
by John | Jan 11, 2023 | Direction, Journey, Thankfulness
10 How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. 11 Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. 12 I know how to live on...
by John | Dec 21, 2022 | Christmas, Generosity, Journey
Blessings of Advent “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men” Luke 2:14 I remember reading an account of a famous event from the battlefields of World War I. It was Christmas Eve 1914, on the western front, where British and German forces...
by John | Dec 14, 2022 | Christmas, Journey, Thankfulness
Blessings of Advent “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalm 46:10 As I near the Christmas season, I always tell myself this is the year I will take it slow and enjoy the season. I...
