Author: lhneal

“As for God, his way is perfect:    The Lord’s word is flawless;    he shields all who take refuge in him. 2 Samuel 22:31 Lord, please protect Your chosen people on the global day of jihad pronounced by the terrorists. Lord, watch over the Jewish people around the world. We pray Lord, for peace, and we pray for… Continue reading Shield Us

The conflict, the massacres in Israel, weigh heavy on my mind. Evil can be seen through the window you hold in your hand. I saw someone quoting Nehemiah on X and it seems appropriate for this entire fallen world. This following is not the passage quoted, but replace Eden for Jerusalem, and here we are.… Continue reading Bring the Wash Basin

3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in… Continue reading Clean Up

 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends    and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. 2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding    but delight in airing their own opinions. 3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt,    and with shame comes reproach. 4 The words of the mouth are deep waters,    but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream. 5 It is not good to… Continue reading Proverbs 18

17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. – James 1:17 I watched cub scouts participate in a paper airplane competition yesterday evening. They were boys testing their ingenuity. It was a wonderful sight. I’m fortunate to serve as… Continue reading Arrows of Light

Psalm 104 1 Praise the Lord, my soul. Lord my God, you are very great;    you are clothed with splendor and majesty. 2 The Lord wraps himself in light as with a garment;    he stretches out the heavens like a tent3     and lays the beams of his upper chambers on their waters.He makes the clouds his chariot    and rides on the… Continue reading The New Tom Lee

We mark one year since Liza Fletcher lost her life this coming weekend. Hundreds, maybe thousands, will “Finish Liza’s Run.” It is a solemn occasion. Richie Fletcher was profiled in The Daily Memphian today because he wants folks to know about his bride in the way he wants her to be remembered. It is moving… Continue reading Community Healing

7 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 Lord, we pray for our city tonight. We lift up the new graduates of Baptist Nursing school to You. They will… Continue reading Peace and Prosperity for the City

A scared world needs a fearless church – A W Tozer Lord, call your believers together in Memphis to love this city. May the Cross be the aim. Protect us from evil and lies, divisions sown by the adversary. Lord, we pray for thriving community. We view the fight to love our neighbors, who see… Continue reading Fearless

4 Now, Israel, hear the decrees and laws I am about to teach you. Follow them so that you may live and may go in and take possession of the land the Lord, the God of your ancestors, is giving you. 2 Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but… Continue reading The Rules