Tag Archives: Faith

Advent: A Joyful Season

Let us then throw off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. — Romans 13:12 During Lent, the Scripture readings and music are definitely penitential, urging us to “reform our lives” and root out our sinful … Continue reading

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Prayer Warriors

As we build this community prayer platform, we ask the Lord to listen to our petitions with full confidence they not only are heard but acted upon by God according to His holy will. These requests are on my prayer … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Full

Here I am for this week’s Five Minute Friday post. Most of you know what Five Minute Friday is, but for a quick review, it’s a chance for a group of dedicated writers to get together weekly to write on … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks in 2019

When you look around, you might sense there is less to be thankful about than usual as we approach the close of 2019. It’s a natural feeling. We’re winding down, but there are still too many families separated by war. … Continue reading

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The Journey — Part Three

It’s hard to believe, but my latest crazy venture is winding down. Monday I wrapped up the third leg of the journey, departing Ohio. The plan was a stop at a friend’s house in neighboring Indiana for the night, but … Continue reading

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Slowing Down

Just a pre-Thanksgiving observation. At age 90, Jerry Beavan had been a world traveler (47 round the world trips), had been a college and a seminary professor, served with the Billy Graham Association for a number of years, had been … Continue reading

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Comfort

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee — Isaiah … Continue reading

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Prayer …

As we build this community prayer platform, we ask the Lord to listen to our petitions with full confidence they not only are heard but acted upon by God according to His holy will. These requests are on my prayer … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Cost

Like it or not, it’s Five Minute Friday time. To be honest, this week’s prompt was problematic. The word — COST — just never really germinated. As you’ll see, I started in one direction, then pivoted toward an entirely different … Continue reading

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Happy, Happy Birthday Sweetheart

Well, Sweetheart, you caught up to me again! Happy, Happy Birthday! Okay, its a few hours early — your birthday is actually tomorrow (Nov. 20) — but Happy, Happy Birthday nonetheless! I was having a hard time figuring out how … Continue reading

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