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 →
Poem: Jesus The Great I Am
I am the light of the world Before you were born I made the galaxies swirl. I am the way, the truth, and the life I love you dearly More than a husband and wife. I am the true vine When you abide in me Your spirit will surely shine. I am the bread of... Continue Reading →
Poem: Morning Peace On The Front Porch
As I nestle on my porch The morning dew Rises with the sun A new day has begun. Before loved ones awake I capture this moment As the early birds chirp Tranquility of creation Beckons adulation. Open my Bible to Psalms The word of Life in my palms Scripture is honey to my soul I... Continue Reading →
Poem: The Glory Of God Most High
How glorious can it be That the Son of Man Would die for you and me? How glorious can it be That the Father sent the Son To set the captives free? How glorious can it be That the Holy Spirit of truth Dwells inside both me and you? How glorious can it be That... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: The Art Of Contentment
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want." -Philippians 4:12 What a simply profound statement. The apostle Paul is writing... Continue Reading →
10 Daily Habits That Will Cultivate A Healthy Relationship with God
Are you excited to cultivate daily habits that will strengthen your relationship with God? I know I am eager to share with you 10 habits that I believe will help you build a healthy connection with God and others. They are: Reading the Bible daily, prayer, evangelism, memorizing Scripture, communion with believers, counseling others, serving... 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: Cast your Anxiety Upon the Lord
"Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." -Psalm 55:22 Did you know that in the United States, approximately 40 million people suffer from anxiety? That's a little more than the population of California (39.56 million). Obviously, this mental illness is an epidemic in... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Sing to the Lord a New Song in 2020
"Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples." -Psalm 96:1-3 In just a few short hours, the clock will turn to a new decade:... Continue Reading →
Poem: Life Comes from Above
Our lives are a mere breath They are a passing shadow. Like the waves that crash ashore Blink an eye, they are no more. But the God who spun galaxies Who wove us in our mother's womb Has neither beginning nor end Mere mortals like us cant contend. Thank goodness God is full of grace... Continue Reading →