Author: lhneal

16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. – Hebrews 4:16 Many schools remained closed today and the boil water advisory is still in effect. From the MLGW website, “Over the past week MLGW has… Continue reading Help Wanted

For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, “You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.” Deuteronomy 15:11 We may get north of freezing temps tomorrow. Memphis is covered in snow and wind chills are below zero.… Continue reading Shelter from the Cold

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. – Psalm 20:7 Ja Morant is out for the season. He just got back. He brought life, excitement, and most of all, hope, for a team that all of Memphis backs. It’s devastating if we look at… Continue reading Ja is not meant to be a Savior. None of us are.

“Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” Jeremiah 29:7 Jeremiah instructed the nation of Israel to work for the benefit of Babylon when they were exiled. This world is not our… Continue reading Seeking Peace and Prosperity for Memphis

11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. – Luke 2:11 Christmas Day has come and gone but our celebration does not end. Lord, we pray for revival in our own hearts and in our community. We pray for Memphis to know Jesus this… Continue reading Christmas Continues

I want to wish everyone Happy Holidays! I would like to remind us all of our fragility as men. During this season and really all of our lives we are presented with issues and situations that causes stress.  Making sure all of the decorations are in place, all presents are purchased and making sure we… Continue reading Lie Down

The Call of Jeremiah 4 The word of the Lord came to me, saying, 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew[a] you,    before you were born I set you apart;    I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” 6 “Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” 7 But… Continue reading God’s Got Your Number

17 Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed.Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1:17 Removal Day is not a day to be celebrated. It is the day a child becomes a ward of the state and enters into the foster system. They begin this journey… Continue reading Removal Day

A Call to Persevere 17 But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. 18 They said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.” 19 These are the people who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit. 20 But… Continue reading Jude’s call during Race Week

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”1 John 1:9 I am a sinner. I write these prayers and blog, gather folks to pray together, pray for others, have even made a few prayer walks. I take my faith seriously. I… Continue reading Forgiveness and Confession