This week someone in Arkansas hit the jackpot in the second largest lottery in US history. To receive the astronomical sum of $1.8 billion, they would have to take payments over 30 years. A one-time cash payment would amount to… Continue reading

Abba, the world awakens today to celebrate the Gift of Your Son, Jesus, the Savior. Help us to truly worship Him and forgive us the excesses of the day. How we need a Savior, Father. Human depravity brings misery to… Continue reading

Abba, in the still of the morning I’m waiting … on You.  Quiet my mind and heart by the Presence of the Spirit. Speak “peace” to the thoughts that blow through the corridors of my mind making me anxious about… Continue reading

Christmas is JOY! The lights, the familiar songs, the decorations everywhere, the excitement of kids, gatherings of friends and family … it can all add up to a great close to the year — except that it doesn’t for some.… Continue reading

The run-up to Christmas stirs up the mental sediment for many of us. Memories float up into consciousness of seasons past, loves lost, joys once known for many of us. The sentimental songs of the Season create dreams that are… Continue reading

Abba, a blanket of snow and chill winds are evidence of the wintry season, a time when death descends on this part of the world. Wintry cold is offset by the promise of Springtime, that there will be renewal of… Continue reading

Abba, grant the gift of ‘peace that passes human understanding’ this day. Through the Spirit’s work in us, lead us to greater faith, to rest on You, the Rock in times when the ground is like shifting sand. Lord, come… Continue reading

One of the themes of my Advent musings is the humility of Christ Jesus. That the Magnificent God of Heaven would choose to become an ordinary baby, delivered among animals in the lowliest of places, live as a laborer, and… Continue reading

Abba, the quiet morning darkness is the prelude to a day that will be filled with conversation, people, and opportunities. Thank you for the promise of the Spirit living in me Who will give me wisdom and strength to choose… Continue reading

Abba, You are the Source of good things, the Hope that secures our tomorrows, the Provider of everything we need. Thank You for Your goodness and love. Teach me to trust You! I am tempted to look for things to… Continue reading