5 Commit your way to the Lord;trust in him, and he will act, I love scripture like this that in such a small number of words encapsulates really big ideas. Commit – we must go first to God and seek his will, then commit to a course of action. By praying and committing to God’s … Read more

17 God, you have taught me from my youth,and I still proclaim your wondrous works.18 Even while I am old and gray,God, do not abandon me,while I proclaim your powerto another generation,your strength to all who are to come. (Psalm 71:17-18 CSB) I think I can safely say that this scripture applies to me. While … Read more

18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. (Matthew 16:18 CSB) Some days it may feel like we are being overpowered. Our will and our spirit are diminished and weary from the work we … Read more

13 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Don’t neglect to show hospitality, for by doing this some have welcomed angels as guests without knowing it. (Hebrews 13:1-2 CSB) There are many ways we can show hospitality. Yes, inviting someone into our homes is one way, and used to be a custom but no longer is practiced … Read more

13 But as for me, Lord,my prayer to you is for a time of favor.In your abundant, faithful love, God,answer me with your sure salvation.14 Rescue me from the miry mud; don’t let me sink.Let me be rescued from those who hate meand from the deep water.15 Don’t let the floodwaters sweep over meor the … Read more