Tag Archives: love
Prayer during the Storm
I prayed the invocation for a Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts in Lansing, Kansas this morning. Later in the ceremony we recognized the service of two men who had died within … Continue reading
Prayer for God’s Nearness and Attention
Celebration of God’s nature and his provision for our needs mingles in our prayers with our advocating for the needs of others and ourselves. Another biblical feature of prayer, lament, emerges frequently in the Psalms and later in New Testament … Continue reading
Prayer after the Shooting at the Kansas City Celebration
After the Kansas City Chiefs football team won a thrilling Super Bowl Championship game on Sunday, February 11th, Chiefs fans across the Kansas City area erupted in joy. The city celebrated on Wednesday with a parade and ceremony honoring the … Continue reading
Praying to a Righteous God
The writers of the Bible persistently remind their readers that they worship a God who calls his worshipers to mirror him and to live according to the values that he exemplifies in his actions and commands. We do not worship … Continue reading
Are There Places or Towns Close to Home that You Still Have Not Visited?
Sometimes We Americans travel hundreds or even thousands of miles to visit historical sites or attend athletic events, yet fail to go see places of interest near our homes. Although I have lived in Lansing, Kansas, on the outskirts of Kansas … Continue reading
Posts that Increased My Faith
More of you read six posts that I wrote in 2023 than the others that I composed. Those posts seemed to strike a chord with you. In this post, I encourage you and others to read them again for nourishment … Continue reading
A Prayer for Those Who Love God
Have you ever had a moment of sudden, transformational understanding when studying or contemplating a course of action? Such a moment is similar to what two disciples of Jesus experienced when traveling home after having gone to Jerusalem for Passover. While … Continue reading
What Is the Greatest Gift Someone Could Give You?
Imagine that your spouse deserts you unexpectedly. Consider a scenario where you lose your job and have to declare bankruptcy. Your physician tells your father or mother that he or she is terminally ill while you are there listening, sitting by the … Continue reading
Call for Fire Seminar 