Walk in the Parks

“The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” Genesis 2:15 We have a wonderful park system in Memphis. Tom Lee Park is a national treasure. Overton Park’s golf course, greenspace, and old forest blend well with the Memphis Zoo and the current Brooks… Continue reading Walk in the Parks

This Little Light Keeps Shining

Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee.Genesis 13:17 The University of Memphis Women’s Soccer Team is getting a new stadium honoring Liza Fletcher. The fund https://www.lizaslight.org/ looks to raise $7MM in the first round to bring top-notch facilities to… Continue reading This Little Light Keeps Shining

Suffering Seeds

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 A brother is seven years clean by the grace of God. I’m proud of him. I’ve seen how God used his lowest points to… Continue reading Suffering Seeds

Education Begins Again

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. – Proverbs 22:6 Today is the first day of school for Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Our new superintendent, Dr. Feagins, is making tough decisions. The school board has four new members. Twelve schools had to… Continue reading Education Begins Again

Hate What is Evil

 “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. ” Romans 12: 9-12 After the assassination… Continue reading Hate What is Evil

Prayer for the Righteous

9 So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. – Galatians 6:9 Lord, encourage the righteous. Build them up. Sustain and encourage them. May their light not grow dim. Amen.

Psalm 112

Psalm 112[a] 1 Praise the Lord.[b] Blessed are those who fear the Lord,    who find great delight in his commands. 2 Their children will be mighty in the land;    the generation of the upright will be blessed.3 Wealth and riches are in their houses,    and their righteousness endures forever.4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,    for those who are gracious and… Continue reading Psalm 112

He’s Here

“34 When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret. 35 And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding country. People brought all their sick to him 36 and begged him to let the sick just touch the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed.” Matthew… Continue reading He’s Here

Shine a Light

9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,    but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. Proverbs 10:9 Lord, we lift up Memphis to You. May our elected and appointed leaders in government walk in integrity. May Mayor Harris and Mayor Young lead with You in mind. We pray that those in positions of authority seek You… Continue reading Shine a Light