1 Corinthians 1:26-29: “For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose… Continue reading The Grindfather
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Business on a Mission
Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god.[a] -Psalm 24:3-4 Lord, we pray for non-church organizations that are building up Christ-followers. May you bless the work of The Center… Continue reading Business on a Mission
Sacred Days
And God said, “Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, 15 and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth.” And it was so.… Continue reading Sacred Days
Seeking Him and Carrying Out His Commandments
“Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. 2 This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. 3 In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And… Continue reading Seeking Him and Carrying Out His Commandments
Memphis Warriors
“David departed from there and escaped to the cave of Adullam. And when his brothers and all his father’s house heard it, they went down there to him. 2 And everyone who was in distress, and everyone who was in debt, and everyone who was bitter in soul,[a] gathered to him. And he became commander over… Continue reading Memphis Warriors
CMDA Memphis – Preparing Hearts for Healing Work
“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor heigh, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:38-39, ESV). The above verse leads into the… Continue reading CMDA Memphis – Preparing Hearts for Healing Work
A Prayer for 901 Community Fridges
Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon. – Isaiah 58:10-14 I saw an article on Memphis Community Fridges last week in the Daily Memphian. Here is their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/901communityfridges/ It is exactly what… Continue reading A Prayer for 901 Community Fridges
High Point
The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. – John 1:14 The Message, taken from the following site: https://www.navigators.org/resource/30-days-praying-neighborhood/ Tonight, Lord, I want to pray for High Point Terrace. Thank you for the many families and friends making this neighborhood welcoming. Thank you for the wonderful small businesses like High Point Grocery,… Continue reading High Point
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
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