Philippians 4:6-7 In the midst of life’s challenges and uncertainties, the apostle Paul’s words to the Philippians echo through the corridors of time, reminding us of the profound importance of prayer in the life of a believer. In this passage, Paul urges us not to be consumed by anxiety but […]
Matthew 26:40-41 Preemptive prayer was one of the weapons in my dad’s spiritual arsenal that he wielded and taught often. I regret not learning earlier. In the garden the night before the cross, Jesus tried to teach Peter this lesson. He knew Peter would be tempted beyond his ability to […]
Exodus 14:11-14 Have you been in situations that have looked so impossible, and there seemed to be no way out? Situations such as having to make the next month’s rent or mortgage payment or dealing with a cancer diagnosis or other medical diagnosis. Sometimes disaster seems just around the corner. […]
Ephesians 6:10-18 When I was a young single man, I decided to pay a little more attention to my appearance. While getting ready for a few errands, I threw on a nice polo shirt and nice pants instead of the standard shorts and t-shirt I had become accustomed to. On […]
Joshua 3:7-8, 14-16 We read in Joshua 3 not a story but a historical record of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River. I have paraphrased these verses (please read them in full): “The Lord told Joshua…, ‘Give this command to the priests who carry the Ark of the Covenant…when you […]