Author: lhneal

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 A brother is seven years clean by the grace of God. I’m proud of him. I’ve seen how God used his lowest points to… Continue reading Suffering Seeds

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. – Proverbs 22:6 Today is the first day of school for Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Our new superintendent, Dr. Feagins, is making tough decisions. The school board has four new members. Twelve schools had to… Continue reading Education Begins Again

 “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. ” Romans 12: 9-12 After the assassination… Continue reading Hate What is Evil

9 So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. – Galatians 6:9 Lord, encourage the righteous. Build them up. Sustain and encourage them. May their light not grow dim. Amen.

Psalm 112[a] 1 Praise the Lord.[b] Blessed are those who fear the Lord,    who find great delight in his commands. 2 Their children will be mighty in the land;    the generation of the upright will be blessed.3 Wealth and riches are in their houses,    and their righteousness endures forever.4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,    for those who are gracious and… Continue reading Psalm 112

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.    And what does the Lord require of you?To act justly and to love mercy    and to walk humbly[a] with your God. Micah 6:8 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up Galatians 6:9 Father… Continue reading Breathe On Us Breath of God

“34 When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret. 35 And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding country. People brought all their sick to him 36 and begged him to let the sick just touch the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed.” Matthew… Continue reading He’s Here

9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,    but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. Proverbs 10:9 Lord, we lift up Memphis to You. May our elected and appointed leaders in government walk in integrity. May Mayor Harris and Mayor Young lead with You in mind. We pray that those in positions of authority seek You… Continue reading Shine a Light

37 “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.” Summer has begun. School is out. A joy for children. A strain on working parents. The season of vacation bible school. Thank God for these opportunities to provide children… Continue reading Vacation Bible School Season

16 Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored his name. 17 “On the day when I act,” says the Lord Almighty, “they will be my treasured possession. I will spare them,… Continue reading Build in Us a Righteous Heart