Easter. Where sin was defeated on the cross. Where death was defeated with an empty tomb. The victory that changes everything. But there was another victory. A victory that should not be overlooked. The setting - a garden. The time - in the darkest hours of early morning. The battlefield - prayer. The battle -… Continue reading The Victory before the Victory – Friday, Holy Week Minute 5
Often my prayers are safe and mild. They can be comforting little ramblings that insanely fall into a routine. They can be like a football team going to their bread and butter plays of hike, run, repeat. But those prayers don’t tap into of the greatness of God, the power of the presence of the… Continue reading Forget Playing It Safe – Let’s Get Dangerous
They rise early. Five days a week they head out ... tired, excited, dragging, bouncing off the walls, and everything in between. Teachers have prepared. Rooms are prepped. Fall sports have begun. Parents are exciting that there is a little quiet around the house. School Days. But there is something else that needs to take… Continue reading SYATP: IF
When I go through difficulties and trials, remind me of the pains of hell from which you have already delivered me. Place people in my path who need my help, and give me a compassionate and generous spirit. Fill my heart with such love that I would never do anything out of a spirit of… Continue reading A Simple Prayer … adapted from Jonathan Edwards
I would like to think it was for the wonderful action, the heroic lifestyle, the good guy wins, the story of true love between the lighthouse keeper and the queen, and such. It might be she was looking at Jason Mamoa and then looking at me. I told her I would get tattoos if that… Continue reading Lisa Watches Aquaman …
I have a lot of things about me that people don't know. Maybe I like it that way, maybe I don't. There are lots of reasons I am the way I am. I could blame it on my parents. I mean, my father moved us around a lot. About 8 times before I graduated high… Continue reading I Don’t Know You … But I’d Like To
Put away the pitchforks. Extinguish the flames and put the oil back in the tank. I am not trying to be heretical. Yes, I know that we are to give thanks in everything. Yes I know every good thing is from above. And yes, I am very, very, very thankful for all our Lord has… Continue reading Stop Giving Thanks to God
