Deepest Desires

Deepest Desires

Deepest Desires “So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” Galatians 5:16  My deepest desires are to know God and to follow Him wholeheartedly; to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and to live a life of gratitude for...
Dead to Sin

Dead to Sin

Dead To Sin “What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?” Romans 6:1-2 Shark Tank is a popular TV show on which budding entrepreneurs make pitches to...
David’s Prayer

David’s Prayer

David’s Prayer “David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying, “Praise be to you, Lord, the God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” 1 Chronicles 29:10 The Bible includes a number of prayers that can guide our worship and...
David’s Prayer

Daniel’s Prayer

Daniel’s Prayer “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows...
Cry for Mercy

Cry for Mercy

Cry for Mercy “Hear my prayer, Lord; listen to my cry for mercy.” Psalm 86:6   Life on this side of heaven can be hard. I know because I am alive and can testify from personal experience that life on earth comes with a host of challenges. I’m not...
Criticism

Criticism

Criticism “Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.” Proverbs 12:1   Criticism hurts. There’s no doubt that receiving criticism is no fun, but where it comes from and how we handle it can make all the difference....