Today, we’re going to focus on one verse and one question… Jesus told them, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. You…
It’s Easter! He is Risen! I thought this would be the easiest prayer of all to write until I began and words seemed beyond my reach because I knew the truth… How Can I Ever Begin to Thank You, Jesus? Your Resurrection Day changed everything! Everything! Because of Your resurrection… My sins are forgiven and…
We don’t know what Jesus did on Wednesday of Holy Week. It is the only day we don’t have an account of His words or activity. Jesus knew what the next few days would bring and I want to follow His example… When I’m stretched by people and problems. When days ahead promise to be…
On Tuesday of Holy Week, Jesus spent one last day teaching in the Temple Courtyard and the leading priests and elders came to Him with a challenge… “By what authority are you doing all these things? Who gave you the right?” Matthew 21:23 After answering their question with a question … He began teaching some…
On Monday of Holy Week, Jesus cleared the Temple of merchants and money changers. Jesus entered the Temple and began to drive out all the people buying and selling animals for sacrifice. He knocked over the tables of the money changers and the chairs of those selling doves. He said to them, “The Scriptures declare, ‘My…
Crowds lined the road that first Palm Sunday, shouting… “Praise God! Blessings on the One who comes in the name of the Lord! Hail to the King of Israel!” John 12:13 And as they proclaimed You the One who would save them from Roman rule and oppression, Jesus knew the truth… Jesus knew what was…
We’ve been praying 40 Days of Mountain Moving Prayers each morning on my Facebook Page since Ash Wednesday. If you missed out … you can find them all here. Lent is traditionally described as the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter when you skip the Sundays. We didn’t skip the Sundays; so, our 40…
Tonight, you and I will turn the page on another year. How many times have you and I approached midnight thinking, “maybe next year.” The dreams and wishes of a New Year’s possibilities. But you and I have something far more valuable than dreams and wishes. You and I have hope! We have God’s unfailing…
What motivates you? Why do you get up and do what you do each day? Paul wrote: Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 I don’t know about you, but I fall short of that goal every single day. So today, I’m praying and asking… God, Please Help…
I love the anticipation of a new year. A clean calendar. A new beginning. A fresh start. But… When January 1st, 2nd, and 3rd arrive, I realize I’ve once again carried the junk of the past year with me into the new. The truth is the new year has the same great need … to…
I spent way too many years of my life terrified of “what ifs.” Life can be hard and bad things happen. And that thought that frequently sent my anxiety levels through the roof. Maybe you struggle with fear and anxiety. And maybe, just maybe, you’re tired of living with the knot in your stomach that’s…
It happened again the other day… I was scrolling through Facebook when I came upon a random conversation between pastors, kids of pastors, and members of churches about the recommended salaries for pastors next year. Unfortunately, the conversation got ugly. There were a few in the thread who felt it was more important to be…
Jesus promised that when He returned to heaven, God would send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit to guide His followers… But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—He will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you. John 14:26 I can’t imagine trying to figure out…
As families gather and we join together to celebrate… I’m stopping for a moment to simply pray. God, Thank You for the Gift of The Word Made Flesh Father God, King of kings and Lord of lords. Creator. Redeemer. Comforter. Father, Friend. Thank you! May I faithfully hold Your Word close to my heart and…
“Joy is a state of mind and an orientation of the heart. It is a settled state of contentment, confidence and hope. Joy isn’t just a smile or a laugh. Joy is something that is deep within and doesn’t leave quickly. Joy is given by God and something that He wants us to have…” ~ Theopedia…
Everyone seems to be a little more kind and gentle at this time of the year and we all love it… But Christmas passes and the new year begins and everything – goes – back – to – normal! Life overwhelms us, patience wanes, and we find ourselves being more negatively reactive than positively proactive….
If you’re like me, your level of patience is realized on a case by case basis. I can have “the patience of a saint.” I can also be like a spoiled child waiting for Christmas morning. It all depends on the circumstances and how often I’ve previously played my patience card on any given day….
The first Bible verse most of us learn is… For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 God’s only Son, Jesus … His amazing and gracious gift of love. The Bible also says about Jesus: “There is…
My number one post by far is 5 Ways to Know if Something is From God. I believe as followers of Jesus, you and I want to know and trust God’s will for us. But the world shouts and God whispers. On top of the noise, Jesus said that as His followers, “you will have…
Many of us personally claim the promise God made through Jeremiah to the exiled Jews living in Babylon: I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 And the awesome thing is … you and I…
I shared last week that the number one prayer request on the Blessing Counters Pray Page is one that asks for God to heal broken relationships. The next most asked for prayer is one for God to provide help at a time of financial distress. So today, we’re going to pray about our finances and…
