Author: lhneal

Psalm 34[a][b] Of David. When he pretended to be insane before Abimelek, who drove him away, and he left. 1 I will extol the Lord at all times;    his praise will always be on my lips.2 I will glory in the Lord;    let the afflicted hear and rejoice.3 Glorify the Lord with me;    let us exalt his name together. 4 I sought… Continue reading Taste and See that the Lord is Good

“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Lord, on this President’s Day, we lift up President Biden that… Continue reading Presidents on down

Lord, on the eve of Valentine’s Day, we pray for the women we share our lives with, or will share our lives with. We pray for those searching for their partners today, that you be preparing the hearts of those couples for when they meet. May we be men worthy of their love because we… Continue reading Good Wives and Good Husbands

If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked. (Proverbs 29:12) We have at least 9 declared names for the mayor’s race here in Memphis: Willie Herenton, Frank Colvett, Daniel Abston; Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr.; retired Criminal Court Judge Joe Brown; state Rep. Karen Camper, D-Memphis; J.W. Gibson; Michelle McKissack;… Continue reading Choosing the Next Mayor

14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. – 2 Chronicles 7:14 God makes promises. This passage is a part of His… Continue reading Promises Kept

A LOVE LETTER TO MY BROTHERS A man was drinking with his father. As they talked about life and adulthood the father said,“Never forget your brothers! They will become very important over time. No matter how much you love your wife, or your children, you’re going to need your brothers!” “Remember when I speak of… Continue reading Love Letter to My Brothers

Psalm 7[a] A shiggaion[b] of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush, a Benjamite. 1 Lord my God, I take refuge in you;    save and deliver me from all who pursue me,2 or they will tear me apart like a lion    and rip me to pieces with no one to rescue me. 3 Lord my God, if I… Continue reading My Refuge

19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. Romans12:19 The Tyre Nichols video will be released tomorrow. It is bad. A man is dead. Five police officers are charged with 2nd Degree Homicide. A… Continue reading Not Ours to Avenge

26 “So do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. 27 What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs. 28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the… Continue reading Preparing for Battle

 Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said: 2 “Who is this that obscures my plans    with words without knowledge?3 Brace yourself like a man;    I will question you,    and you shall answer me. – Job 38:1-3 It feels like a spiritual battle right now in Memphis. It may feel like this where you live as… Continue reading Courage for Memphis