Where should we place our creative energies? In criticizing and continuing to try and remodel our current society or in dreaming about and building a new parallel one? … More Christian Culture: Remodel Society or Build Anew?
I have journaled off and on for many years. I find that it helps me to process my daily Scripture reading, my times of silent meditation, as well as other devotional reading I do. I encourage others to journal often as part of their devotional life but some have expressed finding the prospect daunting. Not because they can’t but because they never have and do not know where to start. So I thought I would just post my less personal devotional journaling as samples of what journaling can look like. … More Joy In The Morning & Despising Things
“Father I want to obey you, but I struggle to find the power to obey”, or some variation of this prayer, has been prayed at one time or another by … More Knowing God Part 1
“The root of joy for the Christian, is the truth of joy in the Son.” “The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one to save; He … More The Advent of Joy
Devotional Thought from Ezekiel 34:11-31 Peace can be an illusive thing in this life. Conflict seems to be inscribed on our DNA. In fact, the Bible says that it is. … More The Advent of Peace
A Devotional Thought based on Isaiah 40:1-11 We are fragile beings. Jesus will say our life is like a vapor or a mist, here right now and then gone in … More The Advent of Hope
Psalm 149:1-5 [1] Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the godly! [2] Let Israel be glad in his Maker; let the children … More Devotion from Psalm 149
Psalm 1 [1] Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; … More Devotions from Psalm 1
Preparing Our Hearts Psalm 51:3-12 [3] For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. [4] Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in … More Solomon’s Porch Devotional for the Week
Hallowed Be Your Name In my last article I talked about my personal struggle finding my way to a meaningful life of prayer. I kept at it, making tons of … More Using the The Lord’s Prayer as a Guide: Part 2