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A Call to Persevere 17 But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. 18 They said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.” 19 These are the people who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit. 20 But… Continue reading Jude’s call during Race Week

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”1 John 1:9 I am a sinner. I write these prayers and blog, gather folks to pray together, pray for others, have even made a few prayer walks. I take my faith seriously. I… Continue reading Forgiveness and Confession

When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews, 2 and in the presence of his associates and the army of Samaria, he said, “What are those feeble Jews doing? Will they restore their wall? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they finish in a day?… Continue reading Keep Building the Wall

22it is He who has also put His seal on us [that is, He has appropriated us and certified us as His] and has given us the [Holy] Spirit in our hearts as a pledge [like a security deposit to guarantee the fulfillment of His promise of eternal life]. 1 Corinthians 1:22 Amplified Bible My… Continue reading How You Feel

Train up a child in the way he should go,[a]And when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Lord, may we seek you with our whole hearts. Prevent us from forgetting and shunning our responsibilities as parents. May we draw strength form the Father to be mothers and fathers. Break our… Continue reading Still a Child

In that day they will say, “Surely this is our God;    we trusted in him, and he saved us.This is the Lord, we trusted in him;    let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.” – Isaiah 25:9 Lord, when the world burns, we call on You. Forgive us for our ignorance during peaceful times. Each day… Continue reading Prayers for Judicial Commission

“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