Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me…(Mark 9:37a) I had the privilege of chatting with Wess Stafford, president of Compassion International, on my radio program, Not On My Watch. Wess is a passionate advocate for the children of the world. His own personal journey...
A Prayer for Your Grandchildren Dear Lord, I pray ________________will:• Pay attention and not lose sight of Your Word. • Let your Word penetrate deep into the heart to bring life and healing to his/her soul.• Guard his/her heart for it...
“The hour has come for you to wake up…” Rom. 13:11 I was at a luncheon recently when someone asked why we celebrate Christ’s birth on December 25th, since it was unlikely He was born at this time of the year. Celebrating Christmas in December goes back to the 4th century when the Roman Church...
Dear Lord, I pray ______________ will not worry about anything. Instead of worrying teach _____________to pray about everything, resting in You for all his/her concerns and then thanking You for the answers. You have promised that if _____________ does this, he/she will experience Your...
What is man that You are mindful of him? Psalm 8:4 (Heb. 2:6) You have probably received those interesting gifts at Christmas that words cannot describe. If so, in those awkwardly speechless moments someone (most likely your spouse) may have whispered in your ear, “It’s the thought that counts.”...
Create in me a clean heart, O Godand renew a steadfast spirit within me.Psalm 52:10 NIV Dear Lord, create a clean, pure heart in _________, a heart that desires to trust and obey the Lord. When he/she does sin help him/her to acknowledge his/her sin and confess her sin so he/she will experience...
“On earth peace to men on whom His favor rests…” Luke 2:14 How does one make sense of such senseless acts as the deliberate killing of innocent children in a school classroom? The evil that prowled the halls of Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut on Friday has shaken all of us. Those of...
The Importance of God’s Word Dear Lord I pray _________will memorize God’s word and store it in his/her heart. Then the Holy Spirit can bring the verses to his/her memory to keep him/her from sinning. I pray _______will listen to your Word, obey your instructions, receive your wisdom and...
“Give and it will be given to you…” Lk. 6:38 Do you remember this Christmas song...? You better watch out, you better not cry,You better not pout, I’m telling you why,Santa Claus is comin’ to town… He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice,Gonna find out who’s naughty or nice.Santa Claus is...
Jesus replied, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.Matthew 22:37 NIV A Valentine’s Prayer for your grandchildren. Dear God, give ________ a good heart. A heart that is gentle, tender, and teachable. A heart that loves the You with all his/her heart, soul, and mind. A heart...
At this time of year everyone is thinking about Christmas gifts. If you haven't already finished your Christmas shopping, I have a few suggestions for you to consider this year. Even if you have done your shopping, you might find some things on this list that would make good stocking stuffers. If...
Those who control their tongues will have a long life. Proverbs 13:3 NLTWork brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty. Proverbs 14:23 NLTA gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger. Proverbs 15:1 NLTThose who control their anger have great understanding; those with a hasty...
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