My Heart’s Desire

Paul said his heart’s desire, and his prayer to God for the Israelites (his own people), was that they may be saved. I concur with him, in that is my desire, as well, for my family members, friends, neighbors and the people of this world to come to know Christ Jesus as Lord and as … Continue reading My Heart’s Desire

My Cry for Mercy

There are times in all of our lives when we feel particularly vulnerable, weak, tired, sad, confused, and, perhaps, hurt and rejected and/or all alone. It is especially during these times when we need to call upon our Lord to save us from ourselves, and to give to us his encouragement, counsel, direction, strength and … Continue reading My Cry for Mercy

To the Love of My Life

To the love of my lifeNot a husband nor a wifeNot in flesh, not on earthBut the one Who’s given birth He Who created usWho breathed in us breath of lifeHe Who died on a crossWho’s freed us from sin and strife My beloved Jesus ChristWho died so I would be freeThe only begotten SonOf … Continue reading To the Love of My Life

Muted Trumpet

On the morning of October 14, 2011, I was reading in Ephesians 1 for my quiet time with the Lord. This passage of Scripture speaks to all of us who have turned from our sins, who have trusted in Jesus Christ to be Lord and Savior of our lives, and who are now walking in … Continue reading Muted Trumpet

More of You

If we are not deliberate about our walks of faith, and we become lazy or slack in our relationships with our Lord Jesus, and in spending quality time with him each day in his word and in following through on what we read with obedience, the old flesh will begin to rise and will begin … Continue reading More of You

Ministers of Our God

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are all supposed to be ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is a call to all ministers of the gospel to give our all to Jesus Christ. So many ministers of the gospel are walking in the ways of the world, are following the teachings of humans, … Continue reading Ministers of Our God

Weary of Heart

"As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; And you will be comforted in Jerusalem." Isaiah 66:13 Our God is not weak. He is strong and powerful. And, yet, he is also gentle and tender like a mother hen is to her chicks. He comforts his children like a mother comforts her … Continue reading Weary of Heart

Mighty in Power

When we believe in Jesus Christ to be Lord and Savior of our lives, this isn’t just about having all of our sins forgiven so that we can escape hell and so that we can go to heaven when we die, even though many people are presenting the gospel in that light alone. This is … Continue reading Mighty in Power