Recently, a couple of Christians talked with me about their prayer life. So I thought we could learn more about prayer. Prayer is a part of my life. Praying is one thing Christians do. But why? What is prayer about? Admittedly, I need to know more about prayer. Like the father said of Jesus' power to … Continue reading Teach Us to Pray
Whom Do You Follow?
This little test will help you determine who you should follow in your life. You may or may not be surprised by the answer. Try this without looking at the possible role models listed below. GET A CALCULATOR (your computer or smart phone has one) or use pencil and paper. 1) Pick your favorite number between 1 and … Continue reading Whom Do You Follow?
Thinking of a Friend
Something reminded me of him recently. A couple of things actually. First, as I was cleaning out a closet I thought of a winter coat he gave me and then I saw someone drinking his favorite soft drink – Diet Rite Pure Zero. I do not think he would mind if I told you what I know of … Continue reading Thinking of a Friend
Focus
Gracious Heavenly Father, When I look to your people I see men and women who struggled with focus. I think of Adam and Eve losing focus and forgetting your care. That did not turn out well for them. I recall Cain with his offering of convenience not of sacrifice. His anger at your displeasure did not turn … Continue reading Focus
Parenting God’s Way
Take a look at today’s headlines and you will read about children and drug abuse. You will read about teen alcohol abuse, and you will read about violence in the youth culture. Municipalities create stricter laws, increase law enforcement presence, and establish curfews, but the abuse and violence continues. What is the answer? How can … Continue reading Parenting God’s Way
The Neighbors
A husband and wife realized they did not know their neighbors like they should. They determined to make the effort to meet them and agreed to start by welcoming new people to the neighborhood. Later that week they saw a moving truck across the road. The wife baked a cake, put together a welcome basket … Continue reading The Neighbors
Children and Arrows
No, not children with sharp arrows, that is a trip to the ER waiting to happen . . . “Behold children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his … Continue reading Children and Arrows
A Prayer
I am not sure what I was thinking about writing this morning. I lost all thoughts when I arrived at the scene of what I would learn was a traffic fatality. I commute approximately one hour each morning and back each evening on Alabama Hwy 69, it is a hilly and curvy road. The posted speed … Continue reading A Prayer
Be With Me Lord
Be With Me Lord Thomas O. Chisholm & Lloyd O. Sanderson, 1935 Gospel Advocate Co. Be With Me Lord is a prayer in the form of a song. This lyrical prayer expresses well the desire of a Christian to dwell in the presence of God. Be with me, Lord- I cannot live without Thee, I … Continue reading Be With Me Lord
Staying Alive
John writes Jesus' message to the Church at Sardis, "The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. "'I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found … Continue reading Staying Alive
Driving Thought 