James 5:13-18 Click on this link to read the passage. You may select your preferred version of the Bible after the link opens. Verses 13-18 are about praying in faith. Books have been written on this subject, so I acknowledge that I am only able to touch a highlight or two today. James is reminding us to pray in every circumstance, not just when we feel desperate. We are called to offer prayers of rejoicing and praise as well as
2 Peter 3:8-10 Click on this link to read the passage. You may select your preferred version of the Bible after the link opens. When my daughter was very young I began reading Bible stories and children’s devotions to her at bedtime. I told her about heaven and that Jesus was going to come one day. I told her that there would be no pain and no tears in heaven. Due to the tension between her father and me,
1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Click on this link to read the passage. You may select your preferred version of the Bible after the link opens. I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 1 Corinthians 1:4 Whenever I read this passage I think of those Christians who have led me to a relationship with Jesus Christ. This list includes a variety of people, but among the most influential of these was a small group
Proverbs 19:20-21 Click on this link to read the passage. You may select your preferred version of the Bible after the link opens. This passage has my name written all over it, not that I have attained this, but because I need to hear it over and over again. How often I get what I consider a fantastic idea and act on it without seeking wise counsel or even taking time to pray. It’s as if I think
Disclaimer: I take no credit for the writing of this post. I have simply cut and pasted it from an email into my blog. But I agree, we as a nation must get on our knees and pray over the upcoming election like never before. 2 Chronicles 7:14 ONE MINUTE EACH NIGHT…. This is the scariest election we as Christians have ever faced. From the looks of the polls, the Christians aren’t voting Christian values. We all need to be