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Psalm 82 A psalm of Asaph. 1 God presides in the great assembly;    he renders judgment among the “gods”: 2 “How long will you[a] defend the unjust    and show partiality to the wicked?[b]3 Defend the weak and the fatherless;    uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.4 Rescue the weak and the needy;    deliver them from the hand of the wicked. 5 “The… Continue reading Psalm 82 for Memphis

5 So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.” Acts 12:5 So much of Acts describes the early church a praying corporately. They fast, pray, worship, and are led by the Holy Spirit. They are intentional and specific with their prayers. When Peter was in prison,… Continue reading Redeem Memphis

14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” – Matthew 19:14 The mission of The Collegiate School of Memphis is to prepare young ladies and gentlemen for college success within a highly structured, nurturing, Christian environment. I had a… Continue reading More Collegiate Schools Please

“6 I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.” 1 Corinthians 3:6 STAR Academy in Raleigh is building a garden. I had a chance to tour there today and am excited for the project. It is called Urban Roots Tennessee. They will incorporate entrepreneurship into the curriculum as students will… Continue reading Growth in Raleigh

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 High Ground News shut down at the end of 2024. I was hoping it was just a hiatus. The stories told were ones not… Continue reading High Ground News, So Long

15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”[a] 1 Peter 1:15-16 Father, tonight we lift up the people of Memphis. We confess our sins, of lust, of selfishness, of vulgarity, of disobedience, of greed. We seek our… Continue reading Be Holy

https://www.christchurchmemphis.org/bidibidi “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 A dozen or so… Continue reading To the Nations – Bidi Bidi

Usually these posts start with a verse and then tie to Memphis. Tonight, the flooding in Texas and the tragedies and heartbreak of children lost is on my mind. We must rest in a promise. We must rest in Jesus dying for our sins, that we may walk with Him in heaven. I’ve seen numerous… Continue reading Siloam, Today

And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day – Genesis 1:3-5 Order our of chaos. Day… Continue reading Goodnight Memphis

17 Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. – Philippians 3:17 Keusi Donald had a jailhouse conversion. His life was changed when he gave it to Christ. Now uses his experience to help others know… Continue reading Shepherds in Memphis