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 25, 2023 | Generosity, Giving, Planning, Thankfulness
“And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.”~ 2 Corinthians 9:8 One trait that I have observed with individuals and churches that limits their effectiveness is the attitude of...
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 28, 2022 | Christmas, Giving, Thankfulness
The Ultimate Gift “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 In 1979, I was five years old, and I will never forget what I asked Santa Claus. It was a Dukes...
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...
by John | Dec 7, 2022 | Direction, Thankfulness
Blessings of Advent “In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and began preaching. His message was, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near” The prophet Isaiah was speaking about John when he said, “He is a voice...
