With You, Lord, I need nothing more. You give me rest in beautiful places and cool me in still waters. You restore my soul. You are my… Read more “Prayer of Gratitude for Peace in the Lord based on Psalm 23”
Month: October 2018
Blind Faith
Readings for October 28, 2018 Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalm 126 Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ There are numerous references to blindness in the Bible. Leviticus 21:18 lays out… Read more “Blind Faith”
Think about such things
Whatever is true Whatever is noble Whatever is admirable Whatever is lovely Comes from God Divinely fashioned Outside of man’s making As only the Author of life… Read more “Think about such things”
Prayer for freedom in Jesus, the Word Incarnate, based on John 8:31-33
Lord Jesus, as your disciple, I am alive in your word. I know and believe that you are the truth, and your truth will set me free.… Read more “Prayer for freedom in Jesus, the Word Incarnate, based on John 8:31-33”
Turning the world upside down
Readings for October 21, 2018 Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalm 33 Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ My wife and I have three daughters. They are wonderful, unique creations temporarily… Read more “Turning the world upside down”
Corinthian Fog
Morning’s darkness Why am I drawn in by the fog? Is that You? Are You in there? Does it soften Your presence? Enhance Your beauty? Perhaps express… Read more “Corinthian Fog”
My Need for Prayer in all Circumstances based on James 5:13-16
When I am in trouble … when I am happy … when I am sick … when I have sinned … I will pray. I will praise… Read more “My Need for Prayer in all Circumstances based on James 5:13-16”
Anyone else out there?
Readings for October 14, 2018 Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalm 90 Hebrews 4:12-13 Matthew 10:17-30 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ The story goes that a man fell off a steep embankment but managed… Read more “Anyone else out there?”
Finding Rest
The work is hard So many need so much I am weary, worn, weak The Word is Truth His name is Holy But the work continues If… Read more “Finding Rest”
Prayer in Confidence of the Lord’s Direction based on 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5
Lord, you are ever faithful, giving me strength and guarding my heart from doing wrong. I have confidence in Your precepts. O God, forever direct my heart… Read more “Prayer in Confidence of the Lord’s Direction based on 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5”