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
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Choosing the Next Mayor
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
Promises Kept
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
Love Letter to My Brothers
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
My Refuge
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
Not Ours to Avenge
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
Preparing for Battle
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
Courage for Memphis
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
Thank You for the Power of Prayer
Lord, I thank you for the ability to petition you in prayer. I am thankful that you require nothing from us except a broken spirit and a contrite heart. I am thankful that I don’t need to travel thousands of miles to a temple to be in your presence because you are omnipresent, even dwelling… Continue reading Thank You for the Power of Prayer
Teammates
Today I would like to share one of my favorite messages from Robert Nolands “40 day Devotional for Men”. I hope this finds you well! “Professional team sports are a mainstay in our culture’s entertainment. There’s a strong likelihood that you follow at least one sport, even in the offseason. Whether eleven on the football field, nine… Continue reading Teammates