The Lord replies, “I have seen violence done to the helpless, and I have heard the groans of the poor. Now I will rise up to rescue them, as they have longed for me to do (Psalm 12:5 New Living Translation).” “If this were another time, they would’ve had pitchforks and lanterns in their hands. They were [...]
Archive for the ‘prayer’ Category
Appreciating the imprecatories
Posted in Forgiveness, God's justice, judging others, prayer, tagged CBS 48 Days Mysteries, Christian Ethics, The Writing on the Wall on May 9, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Walking the mucky corridors of power
Posted in Faith, God's care, God's deliverance, prayer, spiritual warfare, tagged Bloody Sunday, corruption on October 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but the one whose ways are perverse will fall into the pit (Proverbs 28:18).” On January 30, 1972 a large number of people in Northern Ireland decided to thwart the British government’s ban on public protests in their area and took to the streets. By the end [...]
It’s a jungle in there
Posted in Bible, Holy Spirit, Hope, prayer, spiritual warfare, tagged dreams, Inception movie, reality, Truth on October 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“As for me, I call to God, and the LORD saves me. Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice. He rescues me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me (Psalm 55:16-18).” Sometimes you watch a movie which, right after you have finished, you realize you will have to [...]
My quest is to leave a balanced bequest
Posted in Christian fellowship, Christian love, God's guidance, prayer, Purpose, relationships, tagged 10 Happiest Jobs, Abigail, Band Perry, David, If I Die Young, Nabal, Plain White T, Rhythm of love, Richard Ford, Steve Denning, The Sportswriter on September 14, 2011 | 1 Comment »
“Tremble, earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob, who turned the rock into a pool, the hard rock into springs of water (Psalm 114:7,8).” “My head is stuck in the clouds She begs me to come down Says “Boy quit foolin’ around” I told her “I love the view from [...]
What I have to look forward to
Posted in praise, tagged Father in Heaven, Jackie Kennedy tapes, John F. Kennedy, Praise Music on September 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, you his servants; praise the name of the LORD. Let the name of the LORD be praised, both now and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised (Psalm 113:1-3).” Eight hours of oral history will be aired this week.: the [...]
When you’re lonely and under attack, just call out His name
Posted in Christian life, God's care, God's compassion, prayer, tagged enemies, friendship, James Taylor, September 11, World Trade Center, You've got a friend on September 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you (Psalm 9:9,10).” It’s a day to think about enemies. In two days, the 10th anniversary of September 11 will roll around. Some people out there [...]
The Bible isn’t just advisory
Posted in Bible, Bible study, Christian life, Obedience, prayer, tagged Brad Mullen, hermaneutics, Robertson McQuilkin, US Constitution on August 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the [...]
Giving it another whirl
Posted in backsliding, prayer, spiritual warfare, suffering, Uncategorized, tagged Allison Moorer, Hank Williams, I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive, Steve Earle on July 8, 2011 | 1 Comment »
“Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just [...]
Out of the wilderness
Posted in God's grace, Humility, praise, suffering, thanksgiving, tagged David runs from Absalom, Roanoke Times, Travis Hudson, Wonderfiul Grace of Jesus on June 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, you his servants; praise the name of the LORD. Let the name of the LORD be praised, both now and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised. The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the [...]
