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
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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
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
A Prayer for Memphis
Heavenly Father, We praise and glorify Your name for Your power and authority over all things. You are the great and mighty King, who reigns over all the earth (1 Chronicles 29:11). Your strength and might are displayed throughout the heavens and the earth. Your right hand is glorious in power, shattering your enemies (Exodus15:6).… Continue reading A Prayer for Memphis