I sometimes struggle with negative thoughts. Not too often, but once in awhile. I wonder if you do? I suspect so, as it is such a common trait within the human condition. We’ve all had these recurring mental battles. To be honest, I’ve been dealing with them on and off for the past month, maybe…
So Very Grateful: I sometimes feel like the luckiest person in the world. Or perhaps I should say one of the most fortunate or blessed of God. What is it that makes me feel so good, so grateful? Well, it’s you. Your friendship, care for me, the prayers uttered on behalf of me and my family, love shared, your encouragement, countless texts,…
Cuba: Flying on a red-eye Tuesday evening and meeting up in Florida with a team of 24 people from all over the country, and then heading to this fascinating Caribbean island. Sandy Davis, who attends morning prayer will be on the trip, along with her husband Morgan and two daughters. Our focus will be the poorer…
“Prayer is not designed to inform God, but… to humble man’s heart, to excite his desire, to inflame his faith, to animate his hope, and to raise his soul from earth to heaven.” – Adam Clarke (British theologian and Bible scholar, 1760-1832) Remembering: There’s no tougher news than this: “The biopsy has come back and…
Feeling stressed? Maxed out? Struggling in life? Got some anxiety? Read below for some help from writer Terese Vanier “Ten Commandments of Stress Reduction” Thou shall NOT be perfect, nor even try to be. Thou shall NOT try to be all things to all people. Thou shall leave things undone that ought to be done. Thou shall NOT spread thyself too thin.…
This devotional/prayer letter must suffice for two weeks as Nikki and I are heading for New England tomorrow morning. Nikki was born and raised in New York City and her family was blessed with a house in the country in upstate New York, a breathtaking area of small lakes, tree-lined roads, orchards, farms, and quaint…
A Frightening Moment: Out of nowhere the Hummer roared through a red light and swerved wildly into oncoming traffic. Narrowly missing two cars, it would not miss the third, a Chevy Silverado pickup, hurling head-on toward the stunned driver. At the last moment, the driver of the Chevy made an instant, adrenalin-filled decision, jacking his truck…
Welcome: A number of you are receiving this weekly devotional prayer letter for the very first time, responding to the prayer insert from last week. So glad you are on-board. I appreciate you taking a couple of minutes to pray each week over the prayer needs listed. And I always appreciate feedback and comments to the…
“Do not forsake the assembling of yourselves together, as is the habit of some, but encourage and admonish one another, and all the more faithfully, as you see the day approaching.” Hebrews 11:25 Amplified “Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God, approved, a workman who has no cause to…
One day late in my mother’s life, I found her crying. Her best friend had just died and she told me that one of the hardest things about getting older was seeing beloved family and friends pass. Now in my 70’s, I find this so true, brought home by the recent passing of three friends.…