Category Archives: encouragement

Under Pressure

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 (ESV) Dear Dad, As the world around us is changing rapidly. Our circumstances are shifting drastically. Our micro and macro-environmentsContinue reading “Under Pressure”

I will Remember

But I will remember the LORD’s deeds; yes, I will remember your wondrous acts from times long past. I will meditate on all your works; I will ponder your deeds. (Psalm 77:11-12) The days can be busy and life can be challenging, but I will remember. What you have brought me through and continue to do,Continue reading “I will Remember”

When Leaders Pray

 Then Solomon stood before the altar of Yahweh in the presence of all of the assembly of Israel, and he spread out his hands to the heavens, and he said, “O Yahweh, God of Israel, there is no god like you in the heavens above or on the earth beneath, keeping the covenant and theContinue reading “When Leaders Pray”

Comfort in Chaos

You calm the roaring seas, calm the roaring waves, calm the noise of the nations. (Psalm 65: 7) Dear Lord, Thank you for being such a comfort in chaos. Thank you for calming the seas, the waves, and the noise pounding on the earth. Resting in You is the highest form of peace that IContinue reading “Comfort in Chaos”

Prayer for Perseverance

But the one who endures to the end—this person will be saved. Matthew 24:13 (LEB) I had a dream last night that God brought to my remembrance this morning-an answered prayer really. In the dream, I was sitting at my kitchen table, writing again. This was an answered prayer because I prayed to regain thatContinue reading “Prayer for Perseverance”

A Reed to A Rock

Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God”. Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.  And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and theContinue reading “A Reed to A Rock”

Profits & Loss Statement

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? Matthew 16:26 ESV Happy are those who find wisdom and those who gain understanding. Her profit is better than silver and her gain better than gold. ProverbsContinue reading “Profits & Loss Statement”

The Plumb Line

This is what the Lord showed me: The Lord was standing by a wall, with a plumb line in his hand. The Lord said to me, “Amos, what do you see?”“A plumb line,” I said.Then the Lord said,Then the Lord said, “See, I am setting a plumb line in the middle of my people Israel.  I will never again forgive them. The shrines of Isaac willContinue reading “The Plumb Line”

Hang On

Don’t suppress the Spirit. Don’t brush off Spirit-inspired messages, but examine everything carefully and hang on to what is good. Avoid every kind of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 (CEB) After recently ending a month of fasting, I recognized the importance of its significance early this morning. I normally try to sleep in a little extraContinue reading “Hang On”