Have you ever ‘dusted for God’s fingerprints’ in your life? Ever looked to see God’s hand in your history? Israel traced God’s interaction with them through celebrations woven into their religious traditions. After the amazing Red Sea escape, they were taught a song to remind them of God’s intervention in their lives. (Exodus 15). […]
Archive | February, 2019
God’s Hierarchy
60 Seconds of Pastoral Ponderings A blog for leaders “Authority and Towels” “Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority over everything and that he had come from God …” John 13:3 New Living Translation Give some people a little power and it instantly reveals the person they are on the inside. […]
Hang On!
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 ESV “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Romans 12:12 ESV “The nose of the bulldog is slanted backwards so he can continue to breathe without letting […]
Fresh Heart For Your Prayer Life – February 2019
“But I cry to you for help, O LORD; in the morning my prayer comes before you.” Psalm 88:13 NIV “ O LORD, the God who saves me, day and night I cry out before you.” Psalm 88:1 NIV These two verses give us a picture of prayer as something other than a […]
While You Sleep
“ …he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” Psalm 121:3,4 NIV While we sleep, God doesn’t. What does He do during those hours we are ‘out of commission? Solomon said that God would make our sleep sweet … “When you lie down, […]
The Cost of Complexity
There is often a cost associated with having a lot of choices. Remember the days when hot coffee came in four choices … black, black with sugar, black with cream or black with cream and sugar. You didn’t have to think long before ordering. You can walk into Starbucks and ask for a: Double […]