Last week, we began to pray for our country using the Lord’s Prayer as our framework and prayer prompts. This week, we begin with the line, “Forgive us our Sins.” Forgive us our sins...As I wrote last month, “The last I checked my own heart, I discovered hatred, rage, revenge, incredible selfishness, superficiality, immorality and... Continue Reading →

I am not very imaginative and especially not when it comes to my prayers. I use the Lord’s Prayer to give my daily prayers an outline and a framework to know what to pray for and where my heart should be in the matter. Today, I would like to use the Lord’s Prayer as a... Continue Reading →

One of my most embarrassing weaknesses is my complete lack of mechanical ability. Changing light bulbs sometimes prove a challenge and anything beyond replacing a tire air cap on a car is a monumental feat.  I consider some of my greatest accomplishments being replacing car batteries and a toilet seat. The day I changed a... Continue Reading →

Read the psalm below or here and then join me in reflecting on the message. “Out of the depths”…The Lord loves to answer our emergency prayers. It doesn’t matter if we are to blame for being in the depths we can still cry out to God and he will listen. “Hear my voice”...God knows my... Continue Reading →