When was the last time you had a bad day? I bet it wasn’t long ago. Maybe you had an argument with your spouse first thing in the morning and spilled your coffee on your way out the door. Or
Do you expect God to answer prayer? Or do you, like me, struggle to maintain a prayerfully expectant heart? For years, maybe even decades, Simeon had been waiting for God to fulfill a promise. Was he weary of waiting? I
There’s a verse in the New Testament that says, “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). I like the imagery of taking the things that I’m worried about and throwing them on God.
Politicians talk about change as if it is some precious metal not easily mined or the holy grail to be recovered. They tout their ability to bring change. They may even talk about the quality of change they hope to
Satan wants nothing more than to enter certain areas of your life so he can gain a stronghold. He’ll try anything to throw you off center, distract you from your focus, and render you ineffective for the Kingdom of
Things have been soggy in West Texas this past year. Green is not an expected late summer and early fall color. This year, however, prairie grass is still green, very plentiful, and much taller than usual! Weeds are growing like
In 1 Kings 18 Elijah has a powerful victory over 450 prophets of Baal. Do you remember it? If not, read 1 Kings 18:20-46 and 19:1-18. Elijah experiences the power of faith and prayer in one of the greatest victories
This is our actual mission in life. To want what God wants and to do so in an unconditional way, as much as possible, being courageously aware that Read More »