Daily Devotional: Being Authentic In Prayer Glorifies God

"Therefore I will not keep silent; I will speak out in the anguish of my spirit, I will complain in the bitterness of my soul." -Job 7:11 Job was a righteous man. He loved the Lord God and served Him with integrity. He was not shy to share his deepest frustrations and pains. I believe... Continue Reading →

Poem: The Madman Who Found God

A cold October In the 14th century Sat a madman At his cedar desk With a quill pen. Staring out His Gothic window He began to curse and sin. Yelling at barren Weeping willows While the rain Tapped the roof. He threw his ink And feathery pillows Yelling: God, show me proof! The black ink... Continue Reading →

Poem: Father Almighty God In Glory

Father Almighty in Glory. You are Holy, Holy, Holy. Angels bow before your throne. All praise is given to You alone. You created the Heavens and Earth. You knew me before my birth. My lovely, majestic Eternal King. You make my heart joyfully sing. When darkness feels my weary soul I call on you Father... Continue Reading →

Heartfelt Poem To God

The world has an invisible foe. Causing anger and countless woes. Mourners can't bury the dead. They must stay in isolation instead. Death, you are a wicked creature! No offense. I don't want to hear it preacher. I want to ask Almighty God instead. You are all-powerful, so you have said! If you are compassionate... Continue Reading →

Poem: Prayer For A Broken World

Wake up to a world full of sin. When will all of this chaos end? Strife, rebellion, lust, and greed. Vices the media continually feed. Who will bravely stand up and fight? Telling the world this is not right. Peace, love, patience, and joy. Virtues that need to be employed. Will you be the one... Continue Reading →

Reading The Bible Using The SOAP Method

Have you ever heard of the SOAP method for reading the Bible? It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. This method is easy to remember and it helps you organize your thoughts during personal devotions. I think the best way to learn how to read the Bible using the SOAP method is to give... Continue Reading →

Poem: Prayer to the Eternal King

Heavenly Father My refuge, strength, and Creator To you be the glory honor and power. I worship you this hour. Jesus The Lamb of God  My redeemer, savior, and righteousness To you be the glory honor and power I worship you this hour. King of Kings and Lord of Lords My hero, guardian, and warrior.... Continue Reading →

5 Strategies For Praying Powerfully Through The Psalms

One of my favorite classes in seminary was Spiritual Disciplines led by Dr. Paul Chitwood at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He taught us several practical steps on how to pray through the Psalms powerfully. I have taken his advice and crafted them into my own unique approach to prayer. Here are 5 strategies to... Continue Reading →

Daily Devotional: God’s Holiness and Infinite Love

“Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the Earth.” -Psalm 96:9 In college, I volunteered as an usher at the old RCA football stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Go Colts! When the Colts would score a touchdown, the sound from the crowd was absolutely deafening. If the stadium wasn’t enclosed,... Continue Reading →

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