Father, Sometimes I get frustrated, loosing my cool when things don't go my way. Sometimes, I rush into a plan and don't take time to pray. Sometimes, I neglect to include You in all the events of my day. Sometimes, to the snares of the devil, that oar of old I fall prey. Please forgive. … Continue reading Please Forgive
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Will You Join Me in Prayer
James simple says, " . . . Pray for one another . . ." (Jas 5:16). Paul says, "Praying always" and "Pray without ceasing" (Eph 6:18; 1 Ths 5:17). We receive encouragement from scriptures to intercede on behalf of others. This past week many have asked me to pray for them and with them, not … Continue reading Will You Join Me in Prayer
A Personal Prayer
Dear Lord, You know me, better than I know myself. You know my strengths and my weaknesses. This morning I continue to ask You to: KEEP me from be too talkative. Help me to realize I do not have to say something on every subject on every occasion. DELIVER me from wanting to and trying … Continue reading A Personal Prayer
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From the files, PRAYER Author: unknown, even after a Google search. I got up early one morning, And rushed right into the day. I had so much to accomplish, I didn't have time to pray. Problems just tumbled about me, And heavier came each task. "Why doesn't God help me?" I wondered; He answered, "You … Continue reading Prayer
Will You Pray with Me?
As a teenager I was (and still am to a degree) too quick to open my mouth. Sometimes that hurt me, but at other times such brashness paid off. The following true story is a time when . . . well, I think you will understand. A restaurant manager hired me in the spring of … Continue reading Will You Pray with Me?
A Simple Prayer
Sticking with Monday's theme of prayer, I pray with each of you the following simple prayer to God.Dear God,In Jesus Name, AMEN!Scott
A Monday Morning Prayer
God our Father,In our world wars begin and wars end.In our world economies strengthen and economies weaken.But You, O Lord are steadfast; unchanging.Help us to depend on You.In Jesus' name, Amen!
My Little Corner
Today's thoughts come from the activities in my little corner of the world this week:Sunday: A busy day of worship and fellowship. People responded well to the messages from God's word this Lord's day. Our lessons were on the Body of Christ (Sun AM) and God's Concept of the Church (Sun PM). One sister responded … Continue reading My Little Corner
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The original version of this came to my computer via email. I do not know who sat down to think through this, but I appreciate this observation about our American English language. If you appreciate the nuances of language you will enjoy this post on: How do non-natives ever learn all the nuances of American … Continue reading Up!
Where Do You Come From?
Last week, we took a vacation as a family. We traveled to different parts of Kentucky and Tennessee but took an excursion into Southern Ohio to show my wife and son where my dad's family is from. The grave stone above is my great-grandfather Sylvester McCown. We also took a picture of his father's stone. … Continue reading Where Do You Come From?
Driving Thought 