prayer
Parenting: A Model
In the post Our Problems, I proposed that the home is the way to solve many of society’s ills; including drug and alcohol abuse as well as the increase in violence in our towns and cities. The book of Judges supports this claim, in that book Israel fell because of a lack of influence at … Continue reading Parenting: A Model
God and Answered Prayer
Garth Brooks sang, "Sometimes I thank God, for unanswered prayers, Remember when you're talkin' to the man upstairs, That just because he doesn't answer doesn't mean he don't care, Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers." (Unanswered Prayers, No Fences, 1990). I read a post recently from concerning Psalm 37:4, "Delight yourself in the LORD, and he … Continue reading God and Answered Prayer
Reflection
This week in our reading as a congregation we are reading the last five chapters of Matthew. The last three chapters are Matthew's record of the last few hours of Jesus's life. In these last hours, Jesus reveals to the disciples that the end is near. The elders of the Jews step up their plot … Continue reading Reflection
An Example from a Young Christian
I spent the first part of the week at a conference designed to help me (and others) be Better Preachers. It was a great two days, I am glad for the opportunity I had to attend. Last night a young man responded asking for prayer. I talk about that response in today's video blog: http://youtu.be/Wa0sXf4HqSs … Continue reading An Example from a Young Christian
A Midweek Prayer
My Father and Creator, Thank You!Thank You for the night's rest.Thank You for the new day.Thank You for Your renewed mercy each new day brings.Thank You for the fellowship I have with Your people - the Church, the Body of Your Son.Thank You for Your Word as the standard for my lfe.Thank You for Your … Continue reading A Midweek Prayer
Please Forgive
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
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
Not Again!
Just yesterday, another dear friend and member of the Church at Parrish received a diagnosis of cancer. Please keep Phyllis and her family in your prayers. It was only a few years ago we buried her husband after he battled cancer for a long time. This diagnosis hurts deep. There will be surgery and treatments and the … Continue reading Not Again!
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
Driving Thought 