Fasting, Praying and Surrendering
I so appreciate the Easter hymns we sing. I really thought I would be bringing an Easter message to the small congregation who asked me to… Read More »Fasting, Praying and Surrendering
Resurrection Witness
I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of… Read More »Resurrection Witness
He Knew… and He Still Chose
Holy Week begins with the joy of the triumphal entry.However, the week would also see Judas’ betrayalPeter’s denialand the cruelty of the cross. Jesus knew… Read More »He Knew… and He Still Chose
Waiting
Recently the area where we live in Kentucky was shrouded in damp clouds in the morning. Despite the usual 25-minute Saturday drive to Lexington, the… Read More »Waiting
When the Good Lord Created Mothers
When the Good Lord was creating mothers, He was into His sixth day of “overtime” when the angel appeared and said. “You’re doing a lot… Read More »When the Good Lord Created Mothers
How Is It With Your Soul?
Elmo, the iconic red puppet from Sesame Street took to “X” to see how everyone was handling 2024 so far. He simply posted, “Elmo is… Read More »How Is It With Your Soul?
Penitential Psalms
From as early as the time of Origen (AD 184—253) and Augustine (AD 354—430), the penitential psalms were set apart for liturgical use in the… Read More »Penitential Psalms
Prayers and Reflections for Lent
We gathered for the Inspire Prayer Gathering to begin the season of Lent together. Sharing poetry, scripture and worship, we listened to the Lord together… Read More »Prayers and Reflections for Lent
How Has God Spoken To You?
When we quote Isaiah, it is often about being strengthened and lifted up. But we forget that God promises to take us by the hand, hold… Read More »How Has God Spoken To You?
God’s Promise
Readings: Isaiah 40: 1-11 and Mark 1: 1-8 THERE REALLY IS Every now and then someone asks me if Jesus’ real birthday is December 25. … Read More »God’s Promise
