Morning Briefings

It almost seems the terms would be at odds--power and hope; one is strong, the other weak, based on wish or whimsy. Nope! Give this a listen.

We could read it, we could love it and leave it be; but what if we grabbed ahold of it and made it our own? Well that makes the 23rd Psalm come alive, and our prayer lives too!

The Good Shepherd promises his goodness and mercy all of our lives - just think what that means, especially when we are trying to battle the storms of life. Listen.....

What will dinner with the King of Heaven be like? hmmm.... just imagine! This setting got me thinking about it and how David described the Good Shepherd preparing a table for him--in the midst of his enemies no less!

hmmm...the right path, how do I know? The sheepherder uses his staff to guide his sheep and make his presence known. We have a Good Shepherd--how does he lead us? How can we hear his voice? O, and this song? This song!

Our Good Shepherd ... does he protect us? If so, how?

Exploring more of the treasure trove in the 23rd Psalm

Is contentment possible ... I mean, really? I believe it is.

If you are not somewhat 'squared away', if you do not have a solid relationship with Christ, you will not have anything to give another! Consider this beautiful psalm. Take it in, read and listen to it... pray it!

I've been the first call a number of times over the years. Sudden tragedy, loss of unimaginable proportions...what can be done?? Is there a way to bring comfort or hope?

Sometimes it seems life just may get the best of us...how can we make sense of the difficulties? Doesn't God just want me to be happy...what in the world?? Where is he now?

I trust God...truly, I do! But, sometimes there is a disconnect between my mind and my emotions--what I know to be true and my nervous system! And then I remember what I know to be true about God over a lifetime of relationship with him. Give this a listen.

Prayer is not meant to be boring; it is meant to be vital!

Mary Magdalene heard Jesus speak her name; she who was chosen to be the first to know that Jesus rose from the dead.

This is not just an annual holiday... O, so much more.

It is Good only cuz Sunday's coming.

Jesus Christ - put through 6 'illegal' trials, flogged, sentenced to be crucified.

Passover night around the table, Jesus has a lot to say. Here is a little in part!

Gethsemane. The Garden.

The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem - covered in all four gospels, critical knowledge for all followers of Jesus Christ

How did Jesus know it was time to go to Jerusalem... for Passover, arrest, and crucifixion? How did Jesus know the time for anything he did? We must take a page out of Jesus' book. Easter, 2026

Luke ends the book of Acts with Paul in a rented home in Rome, still preaching to those who came to him. But what happens after? What of Paul? And what are we to take of this epic story of Acts!

At long last, Paul reaches Rome. Though shackled to a Roman guard 24 hours a day, it doesn't stop him... Acts 28, incredible!

God is always right on time, as we see in Paul's life. Not always when we want him to, but he is faithful. Acts 28.1-10. Good stuff, great takeaways.

What happens as Paul rides a board to shore on Malta, we learn a lot. The fact is - in this life - snakes are inevitable. We must be aware and ready.Acts 28.

Paul is a prisoner on his way to Rome to stand before Nero; on the way, a storm... a shipwreck, but GOD

Paul, in the will of God and "safe"? No! In the will of God and in a battle of a storm. Luke was there; he tells the story, Acts 27 - Acts 28.15

Acts 25 - 26. Whoa, Paul. How much we learn from your life!

The juxtaposition of Disney World and war... Paul vs. the Jews and Romans... what is real? what matters? How to stay strong: consult Psalm 121.

Paul could not have kept going to Jerusalem or on to Rome... he could not have done what God called him to do unless he was a good thinker, a man who disciplined his mind.

God speaks to Paul in two different ways in Acts 20-21. Does God speak today? He does! Here is how to hear him.

Acts chapter 20 - what drove Paul to Jerusalem, knowing what awaited him--prison, chains, death? And what gave him strength to stay the course? Where does our strength come from? Give this a listen.

Acts 20 - Paul is on his way to Jerusalem, knowing there is suffering ahead; this is not unlike our Jesus! Incomparable humility, submission to God.

Who would have thought this ancient story would have such a great word for us today? Thanks, Dr. Luke, for Acts 19!!

A day in the life--real talk about the power of Scripture

It's real. He's real. Be aware ... greater is He that is in you than He that is in the world. Do not be taken for a fool. Acts 19.11-20

Ephesus 55 A.D. - through the faithfulness of one man, filled with the Holy Spirit, obedient and on mission - revival breaks out Suit up - time for our obedience, the passionate fulfillment of our God-given purpose...Revival! Starting in the NFL? Acts 19.8-12

Incomparable, without equal... alive, fitting for your life

Devoted.

New to prayer? Tired of your own prayers? Let me pray for you - and suggest you might pray something like this!

The personal discipline of prayer radically changed my life - here's some information for you!

This morning, the 27th of the month, I prayed Psalm 27...and as I prayed, I thought about Paul, in Corinth, as we just looked at him in Acts 18. When Paul was afraid, I just wonder, did he pray as David did 'Lord you are my light'... did Paul pray the psalms??

Even cities have legacies.... Acts 18, Corinth - her legacy, end of Paul's second missionary journey, A unique peek at Paul

When you look at people, what do you see? Again, Paul - our example.

Acts 17.16-34. Paul stands on Mars Hill, connects with the philosophers of ancient Athens in a quintessential Pauline fashion... nothing short of brilliant!

Acts 17.1-15. One could easily read right past these verses, but don't! What Paul does, we ought do.

Acts 1- 16 recap, the birth of the Early Church, spread of the Gospel...the man, Saul - Paul!